Title NATO and terrorism : catastrophic terrorism and first responders : threats and mitigation / edited by Friedrich Steinhäusler and Frances Edwards

Published Dordrecht : Springer, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 204 pages) : illustrations Series NATO security through science series. Series B, Physics and biophysics ; v. 2 NATO security through science series. Series B, Physics and biophysics ; v. 2. Contents Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 CATASTROPHIC TERRORISM: RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE NEW THREATS TO FIRST RESPONDERS -- 1.1 The new situation for First Responders since 9/11/2001 -- 1.2 Lessons learned from past terror attacks -- 1.2.1 Sarin attacks in Japan -- 1.2.2 Terror attacks with civilian aircraft as guided missiles in New York City and Washington, D.C. -- Chapter 2 CURRENT THREATS TO FIRST RESPONDERS -- 2.1 Threats to First Responders due to radioactive materials -- 2.2 Threats to First Responders due to biological materials -- 2.3 Threats to First Responders due to chemical materials -- Chapter 3 CURRENT DETECTION CAPABILITIES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS -- 3.1 Radiation detection: the challenge due to alpha emitters -- 3.2 Chemical detection: assessment of the hardware capability -- 3.2.1 Oxygen sensors -- 3.2.2 Combustible gas sensors -- 3.2.3 Electrochemical toxic gas sensors -- 3.2.4 Colorimetric tubes -- 3.2.5 Choosing between electrochemical sensors and tubes -- 3.2.6 Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) -- 3.2.7 Photo-ionization Detectors (PIDs) -- 3.2.8 Strategies for integrating chemical detection techniques in WMD response -- Chapter 4 CURRENT CAPABILITIES OF FIRST RESPONDERS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES -- 4.1 Austria -- 4.1.1 Operational logistics -- 4.1.2 National constraints -- 4.2 Israel -- 4.2.1 Security threats -- 4.2.2 Integrated countermeasures -- 4.3 Russia -- 4.3.1 Counter-terrorism logistics -- 4.3.2 Countering radiological and nuclear terrorism -- 4.4 Slovenia -- 4.4.1 Past events -- 4.4.2 National response -- 4.5 United States of America -- 4.5.1 Past and present threats -- 4.5.2 Lessons (to be) learned -- 4.6 Italy -- 4.6.1 Background -- 4.6.2 Response capability based on uniform systems and equipment -- 4.6.3 Eight steps to CBRNE emergency response -- 4.6.4 Possible model for E.U. development -- Chapter 5 FUTURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY -- 5.1 Potential legal aspects relative to First Responders -- 5.1.1 The presumption of response to terrorism -- 5.1.2 Anticipation of Samaritanism -- 5.2 First Responder needs in the U.S -- 5.2.1 Regulatory approach -- 5.2.2 CBRNE preparedness -- Chapter 6 EU/US PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN DEVELOPING PROTECTIVE COUNTERMEASURES -- 6.1 The role of the business sector in homeland security -- 6.2 Cooperation between the business sector, government and First Responders -- Chapter 7 THE WAY FORWARD -- 7.1 Outlook: Where do we go from here? -- 7.1.1 Capabilities -- 7.1.2 Research -- 7.1.3 Procurement -- 7.1.4 Training -- 7.2 Fifty actions recommended -- 7.3 Conclusions -- APPENDICES -- Appendix 1: List of Participants -- Appendix 2: Lessons Learned in the US Summary Presents knowledge on the various terrorism threats to first responders resulting from the novel use of conventional weapons, as well as radiological, nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. This work also reviews the situation in selected countries of different sizes and practical experience with terrorism countermeasures Analysis levenswetenschappen life sciences fysica physics voedselchemie food chemistry voedselwetenschappen food sciences geneeskunde medicine volksgezondheid public health sociale wetenschappen social sciences Social Sciences (General) Sociale wetenschappen (algemeen) Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Print version record Subject North Atlantic Treaty Organization North Atlantic Treaty Organization Terrorism -- Congresses Terrorism -- prevention & control Disaster Planning -- methods Emergency Medical Services -- organization & administration Environmental Exposure -- prevention & control Safety Management Terrorism -- Prevention. Emergency management. Emergency medical services. Terrorism Terrorisme. NAVO. Crisisbeheersing. Genre/Form proceedings (reports) Conference papers and proceedings Congressen (vorm) Conference papers and proceedings. Actes de congrès. Form Electronic book Author Steinhäusler, F. (Friedrich) Edwards, Frances, 1909- LC no. 2006388019 ISBN 1402035853 9781402035852 9781402035838 1402035837 661062433X 9786610624331 9781402035845 1402035845

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