After the tragic events that took place on September 11th, 2001 is has become obvious that the nation must protect itself from terrorist attacks. Terrorism can come in many shapes and forms and one of the newest way that terrorist can attack our nation is through Bioterrorism. Bioterrorism is defined as the intenitonal release of germs or other biological substances such as toxins and poisons that can cause illness and death among people, also genetically engineered agents such as anthrax, botulism ect.
The thought of some type of chemicals being released into our environment is very disturbing. Being a NYC resident the health department provides vital information that can help us be prepared for such attacks. www.health.state.ny.us/
This website provides emergency preparedness and response techniques. It also provides detail general and techinical information on both biological and chemical threats that may be used by terrorist. This website also provides addresses, phone numbers and office hours to local poison control centers. Also provided is medical preparedness references and resources.
Provided are symptoms that may be present due to bioterrorrism and the step by step procedures that should be taken during such attacks.
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