Compiled by USAF Counterproliferation Center
The XOS-FC page containing many resources on CBRNE.
Contains information on all CBRN response scenarios.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Requires a login and password from here to access the following books:
A guide for US first responders that consolidates critical planning information and response procedures for a chem-bio incident.
Fundamental on-scene procedural information includes initial response procedures, chemical agent indicator matrix, on-scene handling of biological agents, decontamination procedures, site set-up procedures with detailed graphics, and much more. Also available at Amazon.com.
Provides links for first responders for resources, training, and other web sites.
Includes video resources with the following titles:
Due to public safety concerns, videos are available to personnel of state and local agencies only. Individuals wishing copies of videos need to provide a written request on agency letterhead and clearly write VIDEO REQUEST on its envelope. Requests should be addressed to:
Director, VIDEO REQUEST
Office for Domestic Preparedness Support
810 Seventh Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20531
Provides resources and links related to the EPA’s response in a terrorist event.
Includes information on packaging and shipping CBRNE contaminated materials for analysis in “SOP for BioMedical Samples.”
The CBIAC serves as the focal point for DoD Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) scientific and technical information.
The Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction research interests include U.S. nonand counterproliferation policies and programs, doctrine and training, understanding NBC operational effects, alliance preparedness and cooperation.
Search shown is for “emergency responder,” however site allows for any search for documents, many that are free on-line.
Site provides easy access to info on CBRN warfare, defense, and domestic preparedness.
The Federation of American Scientists focuses the resources of the scientific and technical community. Website provides information on Threats, Preparedness, and Response.
Includes incident response cards.
Includes many links to CBRNE related websites.
Dedicated to preventing terrorism or mitigating its effects with a special obligation to first responders. Sponsor research to discover equipment, training and procedures that might assist responders
in preventing terrorism and responding to it.
Receive by e-mail links and excerpts from articles and other online resources related to chemical and biological weapons, and WMD terrorism. The email listserv is distributed on M-W-F. E-mail chembio-terror@cnslists.miis.edu with the subject heading “subscribe.”
Homeland Defense Journal facilitates communication among all levels of government concerned with homeland security, covering the issues and the technology, solutions, policies, people, case studies and events affecting that community.
Source of information on commercial firms which can assist during emergencies. Also lists FEMA and emergency response organizations by region/state.
More strategic level information and reports, includes joint planning information.
Includes link to 9/11 Commission report, responses to anthrax and suspicious letters, etc.
Articles with links to CBRNE response operations/concerns.
Summaries about hazardous substances—a quick and easy to understand guide.
Provides information on chemical warfare agents and links to government information resources and other websites.
Has links to companies and MSDSs
Provides information on biological agents, such as anthrax and small pox, and provides information on food security.
The Center for Biosecurity works to prevent the development and use of biological weapons and to lessen the illness, death and civil disruption that would result.