Terrorism: Biological Weapons DVD

Terrorism: Biological Weapons DVD training video is part of the WMD Response Series. Available separately or as a part of the package.

This program provides training and response guidelines to emergency personnel who would be called upon to respond to a terrorist incident involving biological agents.

Topics covered include:

• Possible targets
• Likely terrorist devices
• Hazmat response protocols
• Site management and control
• Role of National Guard Civil Support Teams and Medical Strike Teams
• Specialized equipment and supplies
• Chem-bio certified protective suits and air purifying respirators
• Incident management
• Addresses three different scenarios:
  
• Intelligence agencies uncover the probability of a known threat and responders are called out to support the operations of the agencies
  
• A device is actually discovered, either prior to or following a release
  
• An attack goes unrecognized until a number of victims develop symptoms
• Examines all categories of biological agents: viruses, bacteria, toxins and rickettsia.
• How biological agents are be delivered
• Incubation periods
• Determining the dispersal site

Also included with the package is a Resource CD-ROM, with PowerPoint presentation, post-seminar test and other instructional aids