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Chemical Attack Preparedness
Chemical warfare agents are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids or solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or plants. They can be released by bombs, sprayed from aircraft, boats, or vehicles, or used as a liquid to create a hazard to people and the environment. Some chemical agents may be odorless and tasteless. They can have an immediate effect (a few seconds to a few minutes) or a delayed effect (several hours to several days). While potentially lethal, chemical agents are difficult to deliver in lethal concentrations. Outdoors, the agents often dissipate rapidly. Chemical agents are also difficult to produce. The resources below discuss chemical warfare agents and examine steps you can take to minimize the risk potential of a chemical attack.
Chemical Warfare Agents - Summary Table
Chemical Warfare Agents
Chemical Emergency Preparedness Fact Sheet
Chemical Attack Preparedness
Chemical Weapons Attack Survival
History of Chemical Warfare and Current Threat
Making Chemical Weapons Is No Easy Task
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