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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About a Radiation Emergency
(Source: cdc.gov)
People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day, both from naturally occurring sources (such as elements in the soil or cosmic rays from the sun), and man-made sources. Man-made sources include some electronic equipment (such as microwave ovens and television sets), medical sources (such as x-rays, certain diagnostic tests, and treatments), and from nuclear weapons testing.
Chemical Agents: Facts About Sheltering in Place
(Source: cdc.gov)
Some kinds of chemical accidents or attacks may make going outdoors dangerous. Leaving the area might take too long or put you in harm’s way. In such a case it may be safer for you to stay indoors than to go outside.
Chemical Agents: Facts About Personal Cleaning and Disposal of Contaminated Clothing
(Source: cdc.gov)
Some kinds of chemical accidents or attacks may cause you to come in contact with dangerous chemicals. Coming in contact with a dangerous chemical may make it necessary for you to remove and dispose of your clothing right away and then wash yourself. Removing your clothing and washing your body will reduce or remove the chemical so that it is no longer a hazard. This process is called decontamination.
Iraqi Insurgents Seeking Chemical Weapons, U.S. Chief Arms Inspector Warns
(Source: nti.org)
Insurgents in Iraq are attempting to obtain and use chemical weapons against coalition forces there, according to a report released last week by chief U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq Charles Duelf.
Loose Nukes Scare Security Officials
(Source: msn.com)
Experts worry about 'nightmare scenario' if material proliferates.
Poll- - Fear of Terror Attack Persists
(Source: msn.com)
Americans today are as fearful of becoming victims of terrorism as they are of losing their jobs or having their homes burglarized, according to a new poll taken for The Associated Press. Almost all of the people questioned say they remember what they were doing when they learned about the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon - and seven in 10 say those memories are among their most vivid. Almost four in 10 said they sometimes worry about the possibility of another terrorist attack - about the same number who worry about getting burglarized or losing a job.
Depleted Uraniums Deadly Poison
(Source: thedailystar.net)
Depleted Uranium (DU) refers to the uranium that's left after enriched uranium is separated from natural uranium so fuel can be produced for nuclear reactors. DU is an extremely dense metal that's used in armor penetrating shells and to strengthen tank armor. Military contractors like to use DU because it's so cheap. Indeed, governments will often make it available for free. Those who defend the use of DU claim that most of the element's radioactive qualities have been removed before use. A growing number of critics charge, however, that mounting evidence suggests DU can pose serious health risks.
Agroterrorism in the U.S.- -Key Security Challenge for the 21st Century
(Source: biosecurityjournal.com)
Agriculture is one of the easiest sectors of the U.S. economy to disrupt and its disruption could have catastrophic consequences for the U.S. and world economies. The likelihood of terrorist acts disrupting the production, processing and distribution of agricultural products is high: A number of possible plant or animal pathogens could cause harm or loss of production, and even an act of agroterrorism that did not result in the destruction of foodstuffs or interruptions in the food supply could have a psychological impact.
Leaders Must Give Increased Priority to Nuclear Terrorism Threat in U.S., National Security Experts Say
(Source: nti.org)
National security experts, including a prominent senator, have recently warned again that U.S. government leaders must give higher priority to addressing the potential threat of terrorists using a nuclear weapon. 'It is past time for our government to set as its highest priority the prevention of this catastrophe and then having set the priorities act on the priorities,' said former Clinton administration Defense Secretary William Perry in a speech this month to the National Academy of Sciences.
Al-Qaeda Looks to Build WMD Bombs, U.N. Report Says
(Source: nti.org)
Al-Qaeda is believed to be seeking 'the means to construct bombs that would disperse chemical, biological or radiological pollutant,' according to a U.N. report. 'Al-Qaeda related groups have tried at least twice to buy the basic ingredients for a dirty bomb and a good deal of the necessary technical knowledge is available on the Internet,' says the report.
Civilians Have Not Had to Make Vaccine Choice
(Source: visaliatimesdelta.com)
Although controversy over the effectiveness of the anthrax vaccine and whether service members should have a right to refuse the shots rattles around the military, it has been far less of an issue among civilians. U.S. troops are required to take the vaccine to protect themselves from biological attacks using anthrax. As for vaccinating hospital workers and first responders -- firefighters, police and public health workers who would respond to the scenes of biological attacks -- some experts don't see the value. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not recommending that hospitals or first responders be vaccinated before an attack.
U.S. Seeks Building-Defense Systems to Make Biological, Chemical Attacks Pointless
(Source: nti.org)
A protective system being developed by the U.S. Defense Department could soon render it pointless for terrorists to attack U.S. buildings with biological or chemical agents. Researchers are developing a ventilation-based system to protect Defense Department buildings that is also intended for widespread use outside the military.
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