Maintaining U.S. Government Business Operations within the National Capital Region after an Aerosolized Anthrax Attack
Abstract
The National Capital Region (NCR) encompasses Washington, DC, and the ports of northern Virginia and southern Maryland. Within the NCR, there are 231 federal departments and agencies with 340,000 federal employees whose primary mission is conducting U.S. Government activities on a daily basis. A large-scale aerosolized anthrax attack could have devastating effects on the U.S. Government's capacity to respond to the immediate crisis and facilitate the return to normal governmental business operations. The region's local jurisdictions must respond quickly to provide mass prophylaxis through pre-established mechanisms to protect the public. However, no plans exist that address the Federal workforce, which could potentially have devastating effects on U.S. Government operations. This paper evaluates the countermeasure options available and recommends a strategic course of action for the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government must be prepared to minimize the effects of an aerosolized anthrax attack on its NCR federal workforce so that the government can return to normal business operations as expeditiously as possible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA493703
Entities
People
- Dennis C. Brown
Organizations
- United States Army War College