Key Planning Factors for Recovery from a Chemical Warfare Agent Incident

Abstract

This technical report serves as an information source on key planning factors for response and recovery following a wide area release of a chemical warfare agent or other highly toxic chemical. The information contained in the technical report: (1) Provides Federal planners and leadership with key planning factors relevant to response and recovery activities following chemical incidents; and (2) Supports national efforts aimed at developing an integrated, all-of-Nation, capabilities-based approach to preparedness. Planners and exercise developers will use the information and scenarios to generate customized plans, and to compare plans based on various inputs and assumptions. The Key Planning Factors addressed in this report include: Planning, Public Health and Medical Services, Public Information and Warning, Economic Recovery, Operational Coordination, Health and Social Services, Environmental Response / Health and Safety, Housing, Restoration & Revitalization of Infrastructure Systems, Natural and Cultural Resources, Public and Private Services and Resources.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA570500

Entities

People

  • Chad Gorman
  • David Franco
  • Donna Edwards
  • Mark Tucker
  • Paula Krauter

Organizations

  • Sandia National Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • First Responders
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Public Health
  • United States Government
  • Urban Areas
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Systems Analysis and Design