Individual Preparedness and Response to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks
Author | : Lynn Etheridge Davis |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 0833034871 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780833034878 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book Individual Preparedness and Response to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks written by Lynn Etheridge Davis and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may be prepared for disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, or fires, but what should you do in the event of a terrorist attack that used chemical, radiological, nuclear, or biological weapons? What can you do to prepare for these types of terrorist attacks? This quick guide attempts to fill in some of these gaps, offering specific steps to take during each of these situations. It discusses basic principles and preparations that may improve your ability to respond and survive these attacks. The recommendations are appropriate regardless of the likelihood of an attack, its scale, or the current government alert level. Response strategies and preparations are designed to be sensitive to potential variations and have been defined in terms of clear, simple rules that will be easy to remember and follow. A removable reference card is included for your convenience. Book jacket.