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Terrorism Preparedness: Nuclear Resources

Web-Based Resources for Nuclear and Radioisotope Preparedness and Response

The 152-page Medical Management of Radiological Casualties Handbook is available as a 604 Kb PDF file. The U.S. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has info on Radiological Emergency Preparedness. Potassium Iodide (KI) is a simple means of protecting oneself from iodine radionuclides after a nuclear incident. See this Use of Potassium Iodide section and links therein at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

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Terrorism Preparedness: Training Materials

Free On-line Training Courses

Domestic Preparedness Campus These online courses were developed by the U.S. Department of Justice in cooperation with the Texas A&M University System, Texas Engineering Extention Service (TEEX), and National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC). You must register (for free) to take them. Each includes a glossary, progress tracking, intermediate quizzes and a final exam: EMS Concepts for WMD Incidents. Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders.

The first course covers (1) Management of the Multi-Casualty Incident, (2) EMS Responder Considerations and (3)Medical Implications for Weapons of Mass Destruction. The second covers (1)Terrorism, (2) Weapons of Mass Destruction, and (3) Incident Command and Control.

Anthrax and Bioterrorism A basic, but wonderfully done multimedia introduction to the topic prepared by the National Library of Medicine. No registration required, but make sure you have enabled Javascript in your browser and have the Flash plug-in installed. Also available as a PDF file download. Narrated and animated topics include What is Anthrax, Types of Anthrax, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Vaccination and Bioterrorism.

Free Downloadable Training Materials

Free Download: Terrorism Awareness Training Adapted by Virginia RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), a non-profit organization, this 84 page module introduces emergency responders and planners to terrorism threats, planning and response. ILPI has arranged to make this training program available here as a free download for non-commercial usage. You can download this file as an Adobe Acrobat PDF document (2.6 Mb; requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Federal, state or local government or other emergency management organizations who would like a PowerPoint version so they can adapt this training to include their agency or local-specific material for noncommercial, educational or public safety use should contact Ed Harris through the Virginia RACES Training Page

An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel Designed for the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this course is designed to prepare hospital personnel to analyze hazardous materials situations, take the necessary steps to assure medical provider safety, and identify appropriate resources for decontamination and medical care. Although not strictly a terrorism preparedness course, you will find certain units that deal with chemical and radiological hazards.

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Self-Study This National Fire Academy course is a self-paced, paper-based document and is designed to provide the basic awareness training to prepare first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism safely and effectively. Students who successfully complete the exam will be eligible for a FEMA/BJA certificate of training. It is available for download in PDF (5 Mb) format. The target audience is fire, emergency medical, hazmat, incident command and law enforcement responders. The five major modules include: Terrorism in Perspective Incidents and Indicators Self-Protection Scene Control Notification and Coordination

Academic Emergency Management Courses for the Higher Education Project: Terrorism and Emergency Management Course This course was developed by Dr. William Waugh, Jr. of Georgia State University for use by emergency management professors. It consist of 374 pages and topics include: history of terrorism in the U.S., domestic and international terrorism, law enforcement/national security aspects, applying emergency management framework, the structure of antiterrorism programs and preparing and responding to major events. Downloadable as a 724 Kb .exe file (i.e. Windows only, sorry).

Mailroom Training Modules from the General Services Administration These downloadable PDF documents describe how to respond to an anthrax threat in a mail center.
The Basic Level course (170 Kb) is for people who sort, deliver, and open mail. Topics include: Facts about anthrax What to look for in a suspicious letter or package Steps to take if anthrax is suspected Who to call if you receive a threat.	The Advanced Level course (325 Kb) is for managers and trainers. Topics include: Forms that anthrax may take Symptoms and effects of an anthrax exposure Treatment if exposed to anthrax Steps to take immediately if anthrax is suspected Resources available to help in the event of a threat.

The ABC's of NBC Warfare Survival According to this guide, "You do not need to be a nuclear, chemical, or biological expert in order to survive an NBC attack; it is enough (and very important) to know the basics, and this booklet and proposed training course will cover them." The file is currently available as a PDF download (612 Kb). Major sections include preparation, equipment, decontamination, shelters, medical alternatives, home preparedness and suppliers.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Materials

The CERT Training Materials were developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). CERT involves partnership between community members (neighborhood organizations, communities of faith, school staff, workplace employees and other groups) and local government, emergency management and response agencies. These materials are not specific to terrorism threats, but include all ranges of potential emergencies. These materials are available as a free download in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint formats and are also available in Spanish. An FAQ about CERT and streaming Real Video training presentations are also available.

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