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As a
result of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, our nation has had to
become more aware of and better prepared for mass terrorism response.
We have to prepare for a possible attack by WMD (Weapons of
Mass Destruction), including Biological, Chemical, Radiological, and
Nuclear weapons.
On the local level,
Hampshire County Health Department has been
directed by the West Virginia State Health Department to plan for
response to biological attacks (bioterrorism), and to integrate the
response with that of local Office of Emergency Services (OES), Law
Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Local Emergency
Planning Committee (LEPC).
A
Medical Reserve Corps is being formed, composed primarily of
medically trained people in our area. Any interested persons with
skills in the medical field would be welcome to participate in this
process. Please check out the
Medical Reserve Corps Page or contact
Hampshire County Health Department for further
information. A plan exists to procure medications and antidotes to be used to
protect and treat citizens against various types of bioterrorism agents. The local Health Department will play a significant role should such
response become necessary.
The Homeland Security Program of the Hampshire County
Health Department wants to give you the tools to be prepared in case an
emergency strikes. Preparedness is the key and here is a list of useful
tools for your family:
WV Division of Public Health Threat Preparedness
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