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Offers a number of diaster response tools, including practice guidelines and fact sheets for addressing bioterrorism events, helping patients cope with stress during a disaster and responding to a flu pandemic
 
BioTerrorism Reports - US General Accting. Office
Chemical and biological denfense reports, testimony, and corresponence.

California Department of Health Services
Infectious disease, bioterriorsm, and public health information.

California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Provides leadership in developing and implementing EMS Systems, disaster medical preparedness, and setting standards for the training and scope of practice of various levels of EMS personnel.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Recognized lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad.

Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Assoc
Assists communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Environmental Hazards Management Institute
Nonpartisan, nonprofit environmental, health, safety, sustainability education and research organization, promoting environmental responsibility at home, in the workplace, and in the community.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Up-to-date information regarding the investigation of bioterrorism in the United States.

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Independent agency of the federal government, with a mission to protect the nation and reduce loss of life during a disaster created by an act of nature or terrorism.

Hazmat for Healthcare
Designed for hospitals and related organizations to create and/or improve their hazardous materials emergency response programs for both internal spills and managing contaminated patients.

HEICS Updates
Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) developed to assist the operation of a medical facility in a time of crisis.




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