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1. The unlawful release of biologic agents or toxins with the intent to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population to further political or social objectives. Humans, animals, and plants are often targets. 2. Use of microorganisms or toxins to kill or sicken people, animals or plants. The main difference between biological terrorism and conventional terrorism (i.e. bombs, hijackings, etc.) is the duration from the time of attack to the presentation of victims of the attack. Depending on the agent, the incubation period can be up to 60 days. It is highly probable that hospitals, not traditional first responders, will be the first to recognize a bioterrorism event secondary to the unfolding epidemiology and gradual increase in attack rates of a communicable agent. |
NJ Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force Contact
United States Department of Homeland Security
How Citizens Can Help
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=36
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready
United States Health and Human Services
Disasters and Emergencies
http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/index.shtml
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Preparedness and Response FAQ
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/documentsapp/FAQOther.asp?link=2&page=bio
United States Food and Drug Administration - FDA
Bioterrorism Information
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bioterrorism.html
American Red Cross Links
Preparedness Recommendations for Individuals
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas/individual.pdf
Preparedness Recommendations for Families
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas/family.pdf
Preparedness Recommendations for Neighborhoods
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas/neighborhoods.pdf
Preparedness Recommendations for Schools
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas/schools.pdf
Preparedness Recommendations for Businesses
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/hsas/business.pdf