Homeland security

homeland security

high risk targets are military and civilian government facilities. 1__ __, 2__ __, high profile landmarks, large public gatherings, 3___ & ___, utlities, corporate centers

homeland security

the can spread fear by sending 1___, 2__ or 3___ agents through the mail

if you are trapped in debris

do not light a match,
do not move about or kick up dust.
cover your mouth with a 1___ or clothing, tap on a pipe or wall to be heard. use whistle.

2___ only as a last resort

the 1__ __ to protect the public in the event of a chemical or biological attack is to provide them with the info & instructions on 2___ __ __ ahead of time

Chemicals

1___ __, 2_____, 3___ or solids that have toxic effects on people plants and animals

Chemicals can be 1__ & 2___. and can have immediate affects or long term

chemical agents are 1___ to produce. lethal but hard to make lethal concentrations b/c they dissipate rapidly outdoors.

chemical agents

what does the following damage.. phosgene cyanide, vesicants or blister agents like mustard

chemical agents

GA tabun, GB sarin, GD soman, GF & VX are examples of 1___ __ __

4 types of chemical agents are ...

1___ ___ __ are organisms or toxins that can incapacitate or kill people, livestock, crops

thress basic groups that can be used as weapons are ..

biological agents are small free living organisms that reproduce. treated with 1___

a 1__ is an organism which require living cells in which to reproduce & are intimately dependant upon the body. Do not respond to antibiotics, some drugs are sometimes effective

1___ are poisionous substances found in and extracted from living plants, animals, or microorganisms, some toxins can be produced or altered by chemical means.

some can be treated with specific antitoxins and selected drugs

most biological agents are difficult to maintain and grow. many break down quickly when exposed to 1__ & other 2___ __

anthrax spores are very 1__ __

biological agents can be dispersed in 3 ways ..

biological

1__ __ fin mist that can carry for miles, inhalation hazard

biological

1___ special through fleas, mice, flies, mosquitoes

1_____ deliberately spreading disease through livestock

1___ & ___ ___most microbes can be killed and most toxins deactivated by cooking food & boiling water

in 1____ anthrax spores formulated into white powder were mailed to individuals in the government and media

postal sorting machines & the openings of letters dispersed the sores as 1___

humans have been the source for infection for 1__ 2 __ 3 __