Bioterrorism Preparedness Program

Websites
for
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Emergency Management

Rhode Island Department of Health
Bioterrorism Preparedness Project

AS OF: 23 Nov 2001

This an abbreviated list of general bioterrorism sources. For an extended list please email RI Department of Health Bioterrorism Coordinator at GregoryB@doh.state.ri.us 

ORGANIZATIONS:

Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, Johns Hopkins University
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/

CDC, Bioterrorism Preparedness & Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
En Español

Center for the study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections, Saint Louis University School of Public Health
http://www.bioterrorism.slu.edu/

REFERENCES BY TOPIC – BUSINESS/FACILITY/INSTALLATION INFORMATION:

Government Services Administration Mail Room Training Modules
http://www.usps.com/news/2001/press/pr01_1022gsa.htm

OSHA Mail Handling instructions
http://www.osha.gov/bioterrorism/anthrax/question5.html

OSHA workplace guidance for Anthrax issues
http://www.osha.gov/bioterrorism/anthrax/matrix/index.html

Physical Security. National Sheriffs Association Physical Security Checklist
http://www.ncsc.dni.us/RESEARCH/
tcps_web/Forms/Form%20121.pdf

Site Security Guidelines for the US Chemical Industry, American Chemistry Council Chlorine institute, inc. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, Oct 2001.
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
cmawebsite.nsf/unid/nnar-53zjjj

REFERENCES BY TOPIC – DISEASES/CONDITIONS/AGENTS/TREATMENT:

Biological Agent Information, Centers for Disease Control
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/Agent/Agentlist.asp

Biological Agent Information, Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, Johns Hopkins University.
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/pages/agents/agent.html

Medical Management of Chemical Casualties Handbook, US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
http://ccc.apgea.army.mil/Documents/
Red%20Handbook/001TitlePage.htm

Medical Management of Radiological Casualties Handbook, US Army
http://www.afrri.usuhs.mil/www/outreach/
pdf/radiologicalhandbooksp99-2.pdf

REFERENCES BY TOPIC – FIRST RESPONDER GUIDES/PROCEDURES:

Guidelines for Responding to a Chemical Weapons Incident. Domestic Preparedness Program. USASBCCOM. March 2001.
http://www2.sbccom.army.mil/hld/downloads
/cwirp/cwirp_guidelines_responding_cw_incident.pdf

http://www2.sbccom.army.mil/hld/cwirp/
cwirp_guidelines_responding_cw_incident_download.htm

REFERENCES BY TOPIC – INDIVIDUAL/PUBLIC GUIDES AND INFORMATION :

American Red Cross Disaster Guide
http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/guide.html

Frequently Asked Questions (Public), Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, Johns Hopkins
http://www.hopkins-biodefense.org/faq.html

"Terrorism – Preparing for the Unexpected" American Red Cross, Sept 2001
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/unexpected.html

US Government, FirstGov Web Site "Protect Yourself and Your country", numerous resources
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml