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Lake County Medical Reserve Corps Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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Lake County Medical Reserve Corps Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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    1. Lake County Medical Reserve Corps Weapons Of Mass Destruction

    3. WMD Threat Perspective

    4. What Is Terrorism? “The unlawful use of force or violence committed by a group or individual against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” Federal Bureau of Investigation

    5. Active IL Hate Groups Black Separatist Christian Identity Ku Klux Klan Neo-Confederate Neo-Nazi Other Racist Skinhead

    7. Why Biological Agents? Compact Easy To Make Cheap Hard To Detect Psychological Impact Used Covertly

    8. Famous Users Of Biological Agents

    9. Biological Agents

    10. Biological Agents Category B Brucellosis Epsilon Toxin Food Threats Glanders Meloidosis Psittacosis Q Fever Ricin Toxin Enterotoxin Typhus Viral Encephalitis Water Safety Threats

    11. Biological Agents Category C ---- Emerging Pathogens

    12. Nuclear Terrorism The danger of a massive strategic nuclear attack on the United States is predicted by experts to be less likely today. However, terrorism, by nature, is unpredictable.

    13. Detectable Effects of Attack By Time

    14. What Is Radiation? Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. Different types of radiation exist, some of which have more energy than others. Amounts of radiation released into the environment are measured in units called curies. However, the dose of radiation that a person receives is measured in units called rem.

    15. Contamination & Exposure Contamination refers to particles of radioactive material that are deposited anywhere that they are not supposed to be, such as on an object or on a person’s skin. Internal contamination refers to radioactive material that is taken into the body through breathing, eating, or drinking. Exposure occurs when radiation energy penetrates the body. For example, when a person has an x-ray, he or she is exposed to radiation.

    16. Food or Water Supply Contamination Although introducing radioactive material into the food or water supply most likely would cause great concern or fear, it probably would not cause much contamination or increase the danger of adverse health effects.

    17. Dirty Bomb Although a dirty bomb could cause serious injuries from the explosion, it most likely would not have enough radioactive material in a form that would cause serious radiation sickness among large numbers of people. However, people who were exposed to radiation scattered by the bomb could have a greater risk of developing cancer later in life, depending on their dose.

    18. Nuclear Facility Meltdown/Explosion Could cause a large amount of radioactive material to be released. People at the facility would probably be contaminated with radioactive material and possibly be injured if there was an explosion. Those people who received a large dose might develop acute radiation syndrome. People in the surrounding area could be exposed or contaminated.

    19. Shielding, Distance, Time Any protection, however temporary, is better than none at all, and the more shielding, distance, and time you can take advantage of, the better.

    20. Suspicious Package Procedure For Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Place it on a stable surface Close doors & windows and evacuate room Call 911 Notify your supervisor Attempt to shut down air handling equipment Make a list of people who were in the room Meet firefighters or police and describe package & contents and tell why it is suspicious

    21. What Are Chemical Emergencies? A chemical emergency occurs when a hazardous chemical has been released and the release has the potential for harming people's health. Chemical releases can be unintentional, as in the case of an industrial accident, or intentional, as in the case of a terrorist attack.

    22. Chemical Agents Are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids, and solids that have toxic effects on people, animals, or plants. They can be released by bombs or sprayed from aircraft, boats, and vehicles. They can be used as a liquid to create a hazard to people and the environment. Some chemical agents may be odorless and tasteless. They can have an immediate effect (a few seconds to a few minutes) or a delayed effect (2 to 48 hours).

    23. Why Chemicals? Positives: Easy To Make/Steal Cheap Quick Effects Negatives: Require Large Quantities Dangerous To Terrorists Themselves Outdoors, the agents often dissipate rapidly. Chemical agents also are difficult to produce.

    24. Types and Categories of Hazardous Chemicals Biotoxins—poisons that come from plants or animals Blister agents/vesicants—chemicals that severely blister the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin on contact Blood agents—poisons that affect the body by being absorbed into the blood Caustics (acids)—chemicals that burn or corrode people’s skin, eyes, and mucus membranes (lining of the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs) on contact Choking/lung/pulmonary agents—chemicals that cause severe irritation or swelling of the respiratory tract (lining of the nose and throat, lungs) Incapacitating agents—drugs that make people unable to think clearly or that cause an altered state of consciousness (possibly unconsciousness)

    25. Types and Categories of Hazardous Chemicals Long-acting anticoagulants—poisons that prevent blood from clotting properly, which can lead to uncontrolled bleeding Metals—agents that consist of metallic poisons Nerve agents—highly poisonous chemicals that work by preventing the nervous system from working properly Organic solvents—agents that damage the tissues of living things by dissolving fats and oils Riot control agents/tear gas—highly irritating agents normally used by law enforcement for crowd control or by individuals for protection (for example, mace) Toxic alcohols—poisonous alcohols that can damage the heart, kidneys, and nervous system Vomiting agents—chemicals that cause nausea and vomiting

    26. How To Protect Yourself Resist The Temptation To Become Part Of The Pile

    27. Three Most Important Things To Do If You May Have Been Exposed Quickly remove your clothing Wash yourself Dispose of your clothing (in plastic bag)

    28. Chemical and Biological Defense

    29. Chemical Stockpile/Destruction Sites as of January 8, 2006

    31. Weapons Of Mass Destruction Examination 1) What is meant by the term BNICE? 2) Where are most of the active Illinois Hate Groups located? 3) Name two reasons to use Biological Agents. 4) What is Radiation? 5) True or False. Introducing Radioactive Materials into the Food or Water Supply would increase the danger of adverse health effects. 6) What is a Dirty Bomb?

    32. Weapons Of Mass Destruction 7) Name two things that should be done with a Suspicious Package. 8)What are Chemical Agents? 9) Name two types of Chemical Agents. 10)Which State has the highest percentage of Chemical Stockpiled in their state? 11) Your Emergency Kit should last you 5 days. True or False 12) When creating your Emergency Communications plan, why is it so important to select an out-of-town contact?

    33. Weapons Of Mass Destruction Examination Please send your exam to Chet Splitt at 3012 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL. 60085

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