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.
Preparation and Planning for Chemical Emergencies
- Chemical Emergency Information for First Responders (CDC)
- Facts About Sheltering in Place
- Facts About Evacuation
- Facts About Personal Cleaning & Disposal of Contaminated Clothing
- Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, & Tribal Public Health Directors [PDF]
- Guidance on Initial Responses to a Suspicious Letter/Container With a Potential Biological Threat [PDF]
- Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks [PDF]
- Public Health Response to Biological & Chemical Terrorism: Interim Planning Guidance for State Public Health Officials [PDF]
- MMWR: Biological & Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness & Response [PDF]
Categories:CBRNE, Mass Casualty
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