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Book Synopsis Nuclear Terrorism and National Preparedness by : Samuel Apikyan
Download or read book Nuclear Terrorism and National Preparedness written by Samuel Apikyan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nuclear crisis in Fukushima and growing threats of nuclear terrorism must serve as a wake-up call, prompting greater action to prepare ourselves for nuclear and radiological disasters. Our strategy to prepare for these threats is multi-layered and the events of these past years have proved the necessity to re-evaluate the national and international preparedness goals on a scale never before considered. The programme of NATO Advanced Research Workshop on “Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Threats” has been focused on science and technology challenges associated with our need to improve the national and international capacity and capability to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from the nuclear and radiological disasters, including nuclear and radiological accident, terrorist attack by Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) or by “Dirty Bomb”-Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD), that pose the greatest risk to the national and international security and safety.
Book Synopsis Assessing Medical Preparedness to Respond to a Terrorist Nuclear Event by : Institute of Medicine
Download or read book Assessing Medical Preparedness to Respond to a Terrorist Nuclear Event written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-08-19 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nuclear attack on a large U.S. city by terrorists-even with a low-yield improvised nuclear device (IND) of 10 kilotons or less-would cause a large number of deaths and severe injuries. The large number of injured from the detonation and radioactive fallout that would follow would be overwhelming for local emergency response and health care systems to rescue and treat, even assuming that these systems and their personnel were not themselves incapacitated by the event. The United States has been struggling for some time to address and plan for the threat of nuclear terrorism and other weapons of mass destruction that terrorists might obtain and use. The Department of Homeland Security recently contracted with the Institute of Medicine to hold a workshop, summarized in this volume, to assess medical preparedness for a nuclear detonation of up to 10 kilotons. This book provides a candid and sobering look at our current state of preparedness for an IND, and identifies several key areas in which we might begin to focus our national efforts in a way that will improve the overall level of preparedness.
Book Synopsis Nationwide Response Issues After an Improvised Nuclear Device Attack by : Institute of Medicine
Download or read book Nationwide Response Issues After an Improvised Nuclear Device Attack written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-01-26 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our nation faces the distinct possibility of a catastrophic terrorist attack using an improvised nuclear device (IND), according to international and U.S. intelligence. Detonation of an IND in a major U.S. city would result in tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of victims and would overwhelm public health, emergency response, and health care systems, not to mention creating unprecedented social and economic challenges. While preparing for an IND may seem futile at first glance, thousands of lives can be saved by informed planning and decision making prior to and following an attack. In 2009, the Institute of Medicine published the proceedings of a workshop assessing the health and medical preparedness for responding to an IND detonation. Since that time, multiple federal and other publications have added layers of detail to this conceptual framework, resulting in a significant body of literature and guidance. However, there has been only limited planning effort at the local level as much of the federal guidance has not been translated into action for states, cities and counties. According to an informal survey of community preparedness by the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), planning for a radiation incident ranked lowest in priority among other hazards by 2,800 local health departments. The focus of Nationwide Response Issues After an Improvised Nuclear Device Attack: Medical and Public Health Considerations for Neighboring Jurisdictions: Workshop Summary is on key response requirements faced by public health and health care systems in response to an IND detonation, especially those planning needs of outlying state and local jurisdictions from the detonation site. The specific meeting objectives were as follows: - Understand the differences between types of radiation incidents and implications of an IND attack on outlying communities. -Highlight current planning efforts at the federal, state, and local level as well as challenges to the implementation of operational plans. -Examine gaps in planning efforts and possible challenges and solutions. -Identify considerations for public health reception centers: how public health and health care interface with functions and staffing and how radiological assessments and triage be handled. -Discuss the possibilities and benefits of integration of disaster transport systems. -Explore roles of regional health care coalitions in coordination of health care response.
Book Synopsis Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological Or Nuclear Materials by : Gene Aloise
Download or read book Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological Or Nuclear Materials written by Gene Aloise and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrorist¿s use of a radiological dispersal device (RDD) or improvised nuclear device (IND) to release radioactive materials (RM) into the environ. could have devastating consequences. This testimony examines: (1) the extent to which fed. agencies are planning to fulfill their responsibilities to assist cities and their states in cleaning up areas contaminated with RM from RDD and IND incidents; (2) what is known about the fed. government¿s capability to effectively cleanup areas contaminated with RM from RDD and IND incidents; and (3) suggestions from gov¿t. emerg. mgmt. officials on ways to improve fed. preparedness to provide assistance to recover from RDD and IND incidents. Also discusses the situation in the United Kingdom.
Book Synopsis Individual Preparedness and Response to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks by : Lynn E. Davis
Download or read book Individual Preparedness and Response to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks written by Lynn E. Davis and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003-09-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individual preparedness is an important element of our nation's strategy for homeland security. This report adopts a scenario-driven approach that provides a rigorous way to identify actions-linked specifically to terrorist attacks-individuals can take to protect their health and safety. The result is an individual's strategy across four types of terrorist attacks-chemical, radiological, nuclear, and biological-consisting of overarching goals and simple and directive response and preparatory actions. The actions are appropriate regardless of likelihood of an attack, scale of attack, or government alert level; designed to be sensitive to potential variations; and defined in terms of simple rules that should be easy for individuals to adopt.
Author :United States Government Accountability Office Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781719317474 Total Pages :32 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (174 download)
Book Synopsis Combating Nuclear Terrorism by : United States Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Combating Nuclear Terrorism written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials
Book Synopsis Protecting Our Nation Since 9-11-01 by :
Download or read book Protecting Our Nation Since 9-11-01 written by and published by Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This book was released on 2004 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines additional actions taken by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to protect our nation's nuclear facilities against terrorist attacks.
Book Synopsis A Citizen's Guide to Terrorism Preparedness and Response by :
Download or read book A Citizen's Guide to Terrorism Preparedness and Response written by and published by American. This book was released on 2003 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Nuclear Risks and Preparedness by : Kevin Gunther Briggs
Download or read book Nuclear Risks and Preparedness written by Kevin Gunther Briggs and published by Usdpi LLC. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nuclear Risks and Preparedness (Updated First Edition) provides over 750 pages of up to date and potentially life-saving information on how to prepare for nuclear disasters, terrorism, and war. It is intended to provide the best UNCLASSIFIED, publicly available information about nuclear risks to America and how to survive these risks. It explains the growing threats we face from nuclear weapons and EMP, as well as the continuing risks we face from nuclear power plants. It explains nuclear dangers from both a technical and historical perspective. It also explains how some other countries pose a nuclear threat to America and maps out the greatest risk areas in the USA and Canada. It also provides numerous practical ways you can minimize your risks. Millions of people can be saved if the simple, practical preparedness steps in this book are taken. It provides in-depth discussions on many aspects of nuclear preparedness, to include: antidotes to radiation, blast/fallout sheltering designs, food storage and water purification, EMP protection, radiation monitoring equipment, and immediate actions to take in the event of a disaster. This book is urgently needed because: (1) The risk of the USA being attacked with nuclear weapons is growing, which would then also threaten Canada and Mexico; we could be attacked at any time; (2) Nuclear terrorism is a growing threat to the U.S. and cannot be assuredly deterred or prevented; and (3) Several countries have threatened the USA with a nuclear attack within the last few years. A nuclear weapon could kill from thousands to millions if burst in a city and a single nuclear weapon EMP burst over the USA could kill 200+ million within one year. This unabridged edition contains targeting maps for all 50 States and Canada as well as additional information on nuclear power plant risks, sheltering, and food in nuclear emergencies.
Book Synopsis Countering Terrorism by : Russian Academy of Sciences
Download or read book Countering Terrorism written by Russian Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-03-26 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the fourth U.S.-Russian interacademy workshop on the general theme of countering terrorism, which was held in Moscow in March 2007. The fourth in a series, this volume continues to explore topics related to urban terrorism, but with a new emphasis on potential attacks involving biological agents, transportation networks, and energy systems. The other books in the series include: High Impact Terrorism: Proceedings of a Russian-American Workshop (2002) Terrorism: Reducing Vulnerabilities and Improving Responses: U.S.-Russian Workshop Proceedings (2004) Countering Urban Terrorism in Russia and the United States: Proceedings of a Workshop (2006)
Book Synopsis Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism by : Mark E. Byrnes
Download or read book Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism written by Mark E. Byrnes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-06-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides guidance on measures that should be considered to protect human lives from terrorist activities involving nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It provides a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons, and continues with a detailed discussion of the types of radiation and warfare agents that are available, including methods for dispersing them. The text also analyzes human exposure to radiation or chemical and biological agents, along with treatment methods that are available to treat exposed individuals. The authors provide an exploratory look at emergency preparedness measures that can be enacted to mitigate future emergencies, including training techniques and strategies.
Book Synopsis Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism by : Alan Melnick
Download or read book Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism written by Alan Melnick and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering in-depth coverage of biologic, chemical, and radiologic agents, this timely book helps family physicians understand their role in preparing for and responding to terrorist events. The text considers the physical and psychological impact on providers and patients who are directly affected as well as spillover effects. It also examines the structure, function, and planning efforts of the public health system at the local, state, and federal levels. Emphasis is placed on how physicians can work with health officials on the delivery of preventive and therapeutic measures.
Book Synopsis Will Terrorists Go Nuclear? by : Brian Michael Jenkins
Download or read book Will Terrorists Go Nuclear? written by Brian Michael Jenkins and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2009-12-02 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years Jenkins has been advising the military, government, and prestigious think tanks on the dangers of nuclear proliferation. Now he goes beyond what the experts know to examine how terrorists themselves think about such weapons.
Book Synopsis Nuclear Terrorism by : Casey A. Lloyd
Download or read book Nuclear Terrorism written by Casey A. Lloyd and published by James Currey. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrorist attack in a major city using an RDD or an IND could result not only in the loss of life but also have enormous psychological and economic impacts. Major cities are assumed to be preferred targets of such attacks, and local governments, along with their states, have primary responsibilities for early response (within the first 24 hours), with assistance from federal sources, as necessary, coming later. A disjointed or untimely response could increase the impact and undermine public confidence in federal, state and local governments' ability to respond to an attack. This book provides background for understanding the RDD threat and responses, and presents issues for Congress.
Book Synopsis Nuclear Terrorism by : Casey A. Lloyd
Download or read book Nuclear Terrorism written by Casey A. Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrorist attack in a major city using an RDD or an IND could result not only in the loss of life but also have enormous psychological and economic impacts. Major cities are assumed to be preferred targets of such attacks, and local governments, along with their states, have primary responsibilities for early response (within the first 24 hours), with assistance from federal sources, as necessary, coming later. A disjointed or untimely response could increase the impact and undermine public confidence in federal, state and local governments' ability to respond to an attack. This book provides background for understanding the RDD threat and responses, and presents issues for Congress.
Book Synopsis Combating Nuclear Terrorism by : Gene Aloise
Download or read book Combating Nuclear Terrorism written by Gene Aloise and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrorist's use of a radiological dispersal device (RDD) or improvised nuclear device (IND) to release radioactive materials into the environment could have devastating consequences. This report examined: (1) the extent to which the federal government is planning to fulfill its responsibilities to help cities and their states clean up contaminated areas from RDD and IND incidents; (2) what is known about the federal government's capability to effectively clean up these contaminated areas; and (3) suggestions for improving federal preparedness to help cities and states recover from these incidents. The report also discusses recovery activities in the United Kingdom. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Author :United States. Government Accountability Office Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781502965264 Total Pages :70 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (652 download)
Book Synopsis Nuclear Terrorism Response Plans by : United States. Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Nuclear Terrorism Response Plans written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This section provides information on the characteristics of RDD and IND attacks, major cities considered at high risk of terrorist act, core capabilities for all hazards preparedness, and response planning and associated federal guidance in the national preparedness system.
