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RESPONDING TO CHEMICAL TERRORISM

Chemical Emergency Resources for Clinicians (CERC)

A chemical event, intentional or accidental, may have serious physical as well as psychological consequences for the public. Emergency departments may be inundated with real and potential victims. Emergency medicine (EM) physicians will be on the frontlines of response during a chemical event and will play a vital role in activating the Laboratory Response Network. The links on this site will provide EM physicians with pre-event and just-in-time resources about the EM physician's role in the public health response to a chemical event.

Specimen Collection & Shipping Guidance Documents

• Laboratory Information for Chemical Emergencies

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CDC Resources

• Chemical Emergencies
  Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
  Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Surveillance for Chemical Emergencies
  Emergency Preparedness and Response

U.S. Federal Government Resources

• WISER: The Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders
  National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Non-Federal Resources

• National Capital Poison Center