Are we ready? Simulated chemical attack tests response Jun 18, 2008
With the dispatch delivered, emergency personnel from across the county sprang into action beginning a three-hour, full-scale exercise Monday morning to gauge emergency response plans and procedures in the face of a chemical terrorism threat. At the accident scene some responders were busy donning Haz-Mat suits and erecting portable emergency showers in anticipation of decontaminating the volunteer victims who have been exposed to the nerve gas. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Universal Detection Technology Invited to Present Its Technology to the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Jan 24, 2008
ECBC traces its background in homeland security to the national Domestic Preparedness Program, a Department of Defense initiative aimed at enhancing federal, state and local emergency response capabilities during incidents involving nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism. We are very excited to present our technology to the ECBC Critical Reagents Program,'' said Mr. Jacques Tizabi UDTT's Chief Executive Officer. (Primezone Releases)
Torrance County Exercise Tests Readiness for a Terror Attack Dec 28, 2007
No harmful chemicals or substances of any kind were used in the chemical terrorism incident scenario, said Maj. Daniel Jaramillo, commander of the 64th WMD-CST. At 4 a.m. Dec. 20 Jaramillo received a phone call from James Leach of PM Tec. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
University of Minnesota works toward cyanide antidote Dec 28, 2007
It got new life after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, when the fear of chemical terrorism increased. In 2006, the university received a 2. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Kelly: Al-Qaida associates in N.J. Oct 15, 2007
Each month, a task force "response" squad receives as many as a dozen new tips about possible nuclear, biological or chemical terrorism in New Jersey. These range from citizen concerns about a mysterious powder to the report that three ships were sailing to New Jersey with radiological material on board. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Ex-aide's scathing attack on Giuliani Aug 6, 2007
The condemnation by Mr Hauer, a leading US expert on biological and chemical terrorism, provides fresh ammunition to Mr Giuliani's foes, who want to counter the widespread acclaim for his actions in the aftermath of al-Qaeda's attack on the towers. It follows similar criticism from the main firemen's union. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
75 pounds of arsenic Jun 28, 2007
"What would cyanide be used for?" wondered Commissioner Johnie Rodebush, D-Niles, since it is a potential agent for chemical terrorism. "I don't know around households why they should have that around," Rajzer responded. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
75 pounds of cyanide turned in Jun 23, 2007
since it is a potential agent for chemical terrorism. "I don t know around households why they should have that around," Rajzer responded. (Dowagiac News, MI)
People on the move Apr 14, 2007
The workshop drew laboratorians from across the state for hands-on practice in identifying, testing and packaging agents that may potentially be used in biological and chemical terrorism. There are 143 sentinel laboratories in Iowa. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Government Scene Jan 7, 2007
Joel Felix has taken a new position in the state environmental laboratory as chemical terrorism coordinator, replacing Mary Simmons, who is now biomonitoring coordinator. Deen Pomeroy is the new food security and safety coordinator for DPHHS. He joins the department from the Cascade County Health Department in Great Falls, where he was an environmental health specialist. (Helena Independent Record)
Study: U.S. Unprepared For Public Disaster Dec 13, 2006
The report said Missouri has enough scientists and labs to deal with a chemical terrorism threat and test for anthrax or plague ... The report found that Kansas has enough scientists and labs to deal with a chemical terrorism threat and test for anthrax or plague. (CBS News)
Washington state grades well on preparedness Dec 13, 2006
Chemical terrorism _ The deliberate use of such chemical agents as poisonous gases, arsenic or pesticides. Examples include ricin, sarin and mustard gas. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hospitals eye disaster response (Jennifer Harper) Dec 8, 2006
North Carolina's Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology developed wall posters identifying bio- and chemical terrorism agents for display in hospital emergency rooms -- with a "phenomenal" response, according to spokeswoman Karen K. Hoffmann. Hospitals in 25 states have requested copies. (Washington Times, DC)
Town mulls bio-defense plan Nov 1, 2006
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the network in 1999 to improve the nation's response to biological and chemical terrorism, emerging infectious diseases and other threats, mainly through upgrading lab equipment and training staff. More than 140 labs in all 50 states, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom are authorized to test biological agents as part of the network, according to the CDC.. (Greenwich Time)
Niagara County left out in cold on security funds Sep 12, 2006
" The most serious problem facing Buffalo and Erie County in the next few years is getting federal money to train emergency personnel. "We're faced with using our scarce city resources for training and equipment trials," said Capt. Mark Makowski, the Buffalo Police Department's point man on homeland security. And neither Erie County nor Niagara County is ready for an act of biological or chemical terrorism, Comerford said. "We have no "surge capacity' in our hospitals to handle the influx of... (Buffalo News)
Paul McGeough on al-Zarqawi Jun 10, 2006
There was proof of experimentation in small-scale chemical terrorism but conflicting intelligence assessments on whether Zarqawi himself had been stationed in the camps. People living near the Ansar Al-Islam camps claimed Zarqawi arrived soon after the 9/11 attacks and that he was an agent of al-Qaeda. (Sydney Morning Herald)
