Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)
Overview
The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army that provides emergency preparedness assistance and resources to communities surrounding the Army’s chemical warfare agent stockpiles.
CSEPP’s mission is to “enhance existing local, installation, tribal, State, and Federal capabilities to protect the health and safety of the public, work force, and environment from the effects of a chemical accident or incident involving the U.S. Army chemical stockpile. ”
CSEPP’s mission aligns with FEMA and Army goals by protecting people who live and work near one of the seven Army chemical depots in the unlikely event of a chemical accident or incident. The Army is fulfilling its mission to eliminate aging chemical munitions and warfare materials. This objective is in accordance with international treaties and national policy. CSEPP will remain in place until the stockpiles are completely destroyed.
Where Are These Stockpiles Located?
The stockpiles are secured on seven U.S. Army installations in the continental United States. Each community provides its residents important emergency preparedness information. Click on the state for community preparedness information.
Alabama | Arkansas | Colorado | Kentucky | Illinois | Indiana
Utah | Oregon/Washington
The chemical stockpile at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland was completely destroyed and CSEPP was closed out there in 2006. In 2000, a stockpile on Johnston Atoll, an island in the Pacific Ocean, was also completely destroyed. The Newport Chemical Depot in Indiana is scheduled to complete the destruction of its chemical agent in 2008.
CSEPP Partners
FEMA works closely with the U.S. Army; state, local and tribal emergency management agencies; public health, environmental, fire, rescue, and law enforcement professionals; medical providers, and elected officials to provide emergency preparedness assistance in CSEPP communities. Program components include emergency planning, training, public outreach and education, exercises, medical preparedness and response, public alert and notification, and communications. Additional information can be found on the CSEPP Portal.
Last Modified: Monday, 04-Aug-2008 16:15:42 EDT