8-1 Emergency Response to Terrorism TC: Hazardous Materials Unit 8:Conclusion

8-2 Terminal Objective uThe students will be able to identify key resources available to their communities in the emergency response to terrorism.

8-3 Enabling Objectives uIdentify the advantages of haz mat and bomb squad interaction. uIdentify several actions that could improve a community’s preparation for the Federal response to a terrorist incident. uIdentify several ways the responders can help the medical community prepare for response to a terrorist incident. uExplain the steps for activating a Federal response. The students will:

8-4 Introduction uTerrorist incidents will initiate a massive Federal response. uManagement of response may be overwhelming. uPrepare by establishing relationships now. uImprove everyday response by preparing with these partners.

8-5 Haz Mat and Bomb Squad uMust work together. uBomb squad may have only one or two people on duty. uDifficult for bomb tech to get dressed in a bomb suit; principles are the same as PPE; haz mat responders can help. uPrinciples for command, entry, and safety are the same as haz mat.

8-6 Police and Fire Interface uHaz mat is a good point of interface. uMany areas to work out ahead of time, approach to: uIsolation uEvacuation uSetting up equipment uPPE uRobots and bomb trailers

8-7 Bomb Tech Training uTrain bomb tech to haz mat tech level. uUseful in explosion/chemical incident. uSome equipment could be used in common. uApproximately 70 percent of incidents are explosive in nature.

8-8 Bomb Tech Training (cont'd) uDiscuss levels of PPE and explosive devices prior to the incident. uDiverse opinions regarding levels of PPE exist within haz mat teams and bomb techs.

8-9 Hospital System uInclude it in your plan. uIdentify decon centers. uPersonnel need to be trained to handle haz mat patients. uStrive for hospital self-sufficiency. uHospitals could become overwhelmed easily by numbers.

8-10 Other Health Care Providers uInclude other categories of emergency providers in your plans. uProbably not tied into the routine emergency response, but in a large incident they will get many victims. uEstablish method of notification with them.

8-11 Others: Local and State uEnvironmental agencies uHealth departments uPolice uTransportation, rail, and Federal police if they are responsible for targets in your community

8-12 Local Emergency Management Agency uCan activate EOC uNotify and coordinate outside resources uKey player in restoration and recovery uShould be included early in an incident uPotential funding

8-13 State or Joint Response uState emergency management agency uState environmental agencies uState police uNational Guard

8-14 Federal Response uCan be hours away uLogistical concerns uResponders still rescue the sick and injured uInitial tactical decisions will be from local emergency response community

8-15 Federal Resources uFBI HMRU uTEU uUSMC CBIRF uFEMA USAR uMMRS uATF and Secret Service uNEST Overview

8-16 FBI HMRU uProvides haz mat support for terrorism uResources of the evidence response force and lab uResponds to large-scale events uEvidence collection and processing uTechnical resource for 1st responders

8-17 FBI HMRU (cont'd) uRisk assessment, triage, treatment, and transport handled locally uCan perform from street tests up to lab analysis

8-18 FBI HMRU Responds Worldwide for: uEscorting uRendering safe uDisposing uSampling uVerification uMitigating hazards uIdentifying weaponized and nonweaponized chemical, biological, and haz mat agents

8-19 Technical Escort Unit (TEU) uLocated at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD uRoutinely handles warfare agents for research agencies uServes as a chemical/biological emergency response force

8-20 TEU Responds Worldwide for: uEscorting uRendering safe uDisposing uSampling uVerification uMitigating hazards uIdentifying weaponized and nonweaponized chemical, biological, and haz mat agents

8-21 TEU’s RTAP uReal Time Analytical Platform vehicle uHas gas chromatograph to measure nerve and mustard agents uSample analysis in 10 minutes uSet up for the chemicals it expects to encounter, self- contained

8-22 Marine CBIRF uTrained and equipped to counter chemical/biological terrorist threat uLocated at Indian Head, MD uResponds worldwide upon request uCan assist local jurisdiction uFive self-contained specialty areas

8-23 CBIRF Assistance uInitial relief efforts uSecurity and area isolation uDetection and identification uDecon uExpert medical advice uEquipment

8-24 Activation of Resources uProcedure outlined in your jurisdiction’s emergency plan uLocal and State emergency must have been declared uState must declare a disaster before Federal resources follow uLocal process needs to be streamlined

8-25 Other Local Routes to the Federal Resources uLocal jurisdictions can request some military units by phone. uLocal FBI can be notified and can elect to recommend Federal assistance.

8-26 Summary uGet to know your Federal representatives before a crisis. uCooperate in planning with your local bomb squad and medical emergency facilities. uKnow how to get a Federal response and whom to look to for help, but be aware of the delay.

8-27 Final Exam 1. In a response to a potential terrorism incident, haz mat responders should Respond in a conventional manner Respond in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, using detection, protection, and science. Think outside the box