U.S. Army units from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command recently conducted a five-month operation to remove unexploded chemical […] More
The world saw something never before caught on camera on March 12, 2011: an explosion ripping the roof off a nuclear power […] More
First Responders face challenges when they are called to the scene of an incident. Seconds count, and routing provided by in-vehicle terminals […] More
The quicker actions can be taken after an incident involving the release of hazardous material, the less harm will occur. Guidance is, […] More
On that unforgettable morning — March 4, 1996 — an eastbound Wisconsin Central Ltd. freight train traveling at 48 mph derailed on the city’s north side. […] More
Following initial response to a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) contamination incident, a utility may require critical assets to effectively complete […] More
After one month in office, the Biden administration has fundamentally changed how the federal government responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. In direct […] More
More than 70 individuals representing 30 different organizations participated the first ChemResponder Nationwide Drill conducted virtually on December 10, 2020. The exercise […] More
A ricin scare in a Creighton University apartment building on Jan. 15 in Omaha, Nebraska prompted police and firefighters to evacuate that […] More
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) today announced the award of $1,542,113 through its Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement […] More
Curriculum developers at the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Center for Domestic Preparedness are putting the final touches on a long-anticipated […] More
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts is in Beirut this week to support emergency response efforts in the Lebanese […] More