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Are you ready?
You need to be.
Chemical and biological risks are not just for the military
anymore
Chemical and biological (CB) agents have posed a threat to U.S. and allied
military forces for years. Unfortunately, what strictly used to be a military
risk has now become a very real concern to the civilian population--brought
about by terrorist groups and other factions with developed CB capabilities.
Are you ready? Is your jurisdiction?
Recently, federal grant money was made available to local, county, state and
national governments to get key areas across the country ready for potential
CB terrorist attacks.
And, although the probability of a terrorist CB attack is low, it's important
to have an understanding of the potentially devastating and far-reaching effects
of these agents.
Why the heightened concern/interest in CB agents now? There are many reasons:
- The potential for very large numbers of casualties
- The psychological impact of their potential use
- The relative ease of their acquisition and/or production.
Moreover, it is extremely difficult to identify the acquisition of CB agents
due to the widespread availability of the related technology and raw materials.
Regardless of whether CB agents are actually used, the mere potential for use
can cause significant concern and disruption.
Again, are you ready? Lab Safety Supply can help.
Through a fully stocked catalog and a team of technical experts, we're ready
to help you prepare. If you need equipment or information, we're just a phone
call away.
Look through the following pages for a brush-up on the basics. We'll tell you
what CB agents are, what they do, and answer the most commonly asked questions.
Your best defense is knowledge. It helps you get your own domestic preparedness
programs in place.
Read on about "Identifying chemical and biological
agents".
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