"Whether terrorist act or chemical spill, local responders usually reach the scene first. Emergency Response to Chemical and Biological Agents provides a clear, concise plan of action for responding to these incidents and serves as a training manual for emergency responders." — BOOK JACKET. Content: Ch. 1. Terrorists on U.S. Soil — Ch. 2. Chemical Agents — Ch. 3. Biological Agents and Toxins — Ch. 4. Standard Operations of Hazardous Material Response Teams (HMRTs) — Ch. 5. Federal Agencies and Response Teams — Ch. 6. Local Haz Mat Response Teams — Ch. 7. State and Regional Haz Mat Response Teams — Ch. 8. Industry and Commercial Response Teams — Ch. 9. Urban Search and Rescue Teams and a Mass Casualty Incident in Washington — Ch. 10. Recent U.S. Incidents Involving Chemical Agents, Biological Materials, or Terrorist Actions — Ch. 11. Research Sources and Resources — App. I. Material Safety Data Sheet for Mustard Gas (HD) — App. II. Selected Laws Related to Terrorism — App. III. Sample Jurisdiction Emergency Operations Plan — App. IV. Certificate of Training — Medical Management of Biological Casualties. Abstract: "Whether terrorist act or chemical spill, local responders usually reach the scene first. Emergency Response to Chemical and Biological Agents provides a clear, concise plan of action for responding to these incidents and serves as a training manual for emergency responders." — BOOK JACKET