NEW FEMA DOCUMENT! Guidelines for Mass Casualty Decontamination During a HAZMAT/WMD

[LATruth]

April 27, 2009

The US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School (CBRN School) and Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) have released the final Guidelines for Mass Casualty Decontamination During a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incident. These guidelines were developed for first responders to provide information and suggested procedures for mass casualty decontamination following a HAZMAT/WMD attack. The updated Guidelines are intended to identify a simple, consistent mass decontamination process that could be applied with reasonable effectiveness to any HAZMAT/WMD incident. In other words, to use the fastest approach that will cause the least harm and do the most good for the majority of the people.

Publisher: U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)
Publication Date: April 2009
Author: ECBC
Pages: 98
Description:

In the recent past terrorist organizations have used different chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) weapons to pursue their own agendas. In 1995, the Aum Shinrikyo cult released sarin onto the Tokyo subway system, killing 12 and injuring hundreds. In 2001, anthrax spores were sent through the U.S. postal service to U.S. senators, killing five postal employees and infecting 22 more. The increasing complexity and scale of these incidents suggest the possibility of a large scale attack with a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) causing thousands of casualties on U.S. soil. Since these attacks are difficult to prevent and may happen anywhere and at any time, mass decontamination is one of the key elements to managing the consequences of such an event, saving lives, and limiting the number of injuries.

These Guidelines are an update of the United States Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM)—now the United States Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)—January 2000 Guidelines for Mass Casualty Decontamination During a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident and January 2002 Guidelines for Cold Weather Mass Decontamination During a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident. These Guidelines supersede these original 2000 and 2002 Guidelines and are expanded to include all chemical, biological and radiological hazards. These Guidelines represent the latest evolution in our approach to mass casualty decontamination.

These Guidelines were developed for first responders to provide information and suggested procedures for mass casualty decontamination following a hazardous materials (HAZMAT)/WMD attack. There is no perfect solution to mass casualty decontamination and no single process or method can account for all variables (e.g., hazard, time, number of victims, environmental conditions, resources). These updated Guidelines are intended to identify a simple, consistent mass decontamination process that could be applied with reasonable effectiveness to any HAZMAT/WMD incident. In other words, to use the fastest approach that will cause the least harm and do the most good for the majority of the people.
Submitting Organization:
US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
5183 Blackhawk Road
ATTN: AMSRD-ECB-ENK
Aberdeen Proving Grounds , MARYLAND 21010-5424
UNITED STATES
410-297-2559
Website: http://www.ecbc.army.mil/
Additional Information:

* Click Here to Access the PDF Document

http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/divisions/npd/cpg_101_layout.pdf


TARGET CAPABILITIES LIST

MASS FATALITY MANAGEMENT!!!

The ability to contain, decontaminate, remove, and track fatalities.

The capability exists today for HAZMAT units to perform this function, with the exception of a biological operational environment, for which no capability exists today. However, HAZMAT units will not turn to this mission until they are finished dealing with live victimism and coroners do not have this capability for any operational environment except high explosive/incendiary.

There are procedures in place to address fatalities caused by a terrorist attack using chemical, nuclear and high explosive devices. The National Medicine Response Plan created a new Disaster Mortuary Response Team (DMORT) consisting of fifty personnel in training to respond to a "mass fatality incident." However, under the best circumstances the DMORT team can decontaminate up to fifty bodies in a twenty-four hour period. Biological and radiological (dirty bomb) decontamination does not have sufficient documentation to determine how decontamination will be handled for external and internal cleansing of the remains. These contaminants raise serious concerns and questions as to what the disposition of the remains will be once a decontamination process is complete. While the goal of the DMORT team is to preserve the body, preferable for open casket viewing, there may be an unwillingness on behalf of the local mortuaries to receive decontaminated remains without an agreed upon measurement that defines what "clean" is.

Current technology for "food irradiation" has been partially successful. This technology (e.g., Sure-Beam) was applied in decontamination efforts of post office facilities after the October 2001 anthrax attacks. HAZMAT units have this capability, except in the case of biological attack. However, HAZMAT units will not turn to this mission until they are finished dealing with live victims. Chemical/biological body bags heat-sealed, with gaseous decontamination, is a concept under development. However, there are issues with transporting contaminated remains to a decontamination site.

In the interim, responders can adapt gaseous decontamination and food irradiation technologies to this capability. Mobilization and miniaturization of irradiation and gaseous decontamination technology could also be of use.

 

[silverhawks]

Let's break this down...

"Victims are evacuated from the hazard area (Hot Zone) and directed to area(s) of safe refuge".

"Conduct also covers identification of victims who have been decontaminated and directing them to an area(s) of safe refuge for observation where they can
be monitored for delayed symptoms or the need for secondary decontamination."

I'm guessing forcibly evacuated from the hazard area which is likely designated by government.

"Directed" presumably means "escorted by government forces".

FEMA camps don't look so much like a "conspiracy theory" now, do they????

"Removing clothes is the single most critical step and may remove 80-90% of physical ontamination."

So everyone's clothes will be taken away and presumably burned - and what then? Government-issued overalls?

"Victim observation area(s) should be utilized to monitor victims for signs of delayed symptoms or evidence of residual contamination."

So even people not displaying symptoms will be held under observation.

Ok..reading between the lines, this is MONSTROUS in scope, with dehumanisation and de-individualisation as the outcome.

 

[LATruth]

I am adding more to the OP as I find it. Links will be added to the bottom of the post.

2 more links added.

 

[LATruth]

bump

 

[Dieseler]

Imagine the rapes that will occur during those parties.
Rule #1 Don't be a victim.
If you are taken from your home, you will be a victim.

 

[PatriotG]

Thanks for this LA. I posted it on PTE.org

 

[ladyjade3]

Just go into this chamber for your de-lousing shower....

 

[Dieseler]

Looks like a good set up for some ethnic cleansing.

 

[Kotin]

dear sweet lord...


as if this even surprises me.. thanks for posting.

 

[JoshLowry]

Just go into this chamber for your de-lousing shower....

What's that funny smell and why are there no drains in this shower room?

 

[Dieseler]

Followed up by a reeducation program.

 

[Standing Like A Rock]

Taking off clothes, showers, etc...

sounds a lot like nazi germany to me

 

[Brooklyn Red Leg]

What's that funny smell and why are there no drains in this shower room?

But, but, but....they said they were from the Government and they were here to help! [sarcasm]President Obama would certainly never approve of this![/sarcasm] The Constitution is there to protect us.

 

[Vessol]

Guys. Calm down for a second. FEMA is a overfunded mess of a federal agency. But what's suddenly with the invocation of Godwin's Law?

A government has to prepare for anything, and from the looks here it looks like an old document by FEMA was leaked about how they would deal with a pandemic of some sort, such as what is going on now.

I see no problem with all the steps. They would be required to attempt to quarantine and stop a pandemic from killing even more.
I never thought I'd be defending FEMA, but oh well.

For a bunch of so-called skeptics you sure jump right to the opposite view-point. Step back and view everything without a pre-set view of the world. You sound exactly like a lot of people you criticize.

 

[LATruth]

An Alex Jones/Jason Bermas listener/caller also reported that DHS/FEMA were stocking up on HZ9420 Multi-threat suits. He faxed documents into the show, which I was watching live last night on prison planet.tv, they stated that fitting for the garments was mandatory and gave specific instructions on where and with whom to speak to. I am currently encoding the audio and posting to youtube.

Information Provided By: Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Manufacturer: Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Model Number: HZ9420
Part Number: HZ9420
Description:

Blauer's revolutionary HZ9420 Multi-threat suit, from the Homeland Defender™ series of chemBIO suits, is designed for use in tactical operations within the "hot zone". Made of lightweight CHEMPAK® Ultra-Barrier fabric, a non-permeable and non-breathable layered textile, this suit is paired with specific certified ensemble elements for protection while operating in environments where harmful chemical and biological agents are at levels at or above IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health).

It delivers outstanding protection and creates a significant reduction in weight and bulk. This provides a greater range of motion, increased mobility, and ease in donning and doffing. In addition, the HZ9420 Multi-Threat provides significant cooling when water is sprayed or poured on the exterior of the suit, providing convection and conductive cooling for the wearer without compromising the wearer or the garment.

Applications Include:

* S.W.A.T. - terrorist threat neutralization, high-risk narcotics entries
* HAZMAT
* Decontamination
* "Hot Zone" rescue and assessment

Availability: not provided
Availability Notes: Manufactured On Demand; lead times vary by quantity
MSRP: $1,795
Product Dimensions: not provided
Weight: not provided
Information Provided By:
Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.
20 Aberdeen Street
Boston , MASSACHUSETTS 02215
UNITED STATES
800-225-6715 x 245
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.blauer.com

 

[LATruth]

Guys. Calm down for a second. FEMA is a overfunded mess of a federal agency. But what's suddenly with the invocation of Godwin's Law?

A government has to prepare for anything, and from the looks here it looks like an old document by FEMA was leaked about how they would deal with a pandemic of some sort, such as what is going on now.

I see no problem with all the steps. They would be required to attempt to quarantine and stop a pandemic from killing even more.
I never thought I'd be defending FEMA, but oh well.

For a bunch of so-called skeptics you sure jump right to the opposite view-point. Step back and view everything without a pre-set view of the world. You sound exactly like a lot of people you criticize.

The document was released on April 27th 2009. Its very new.

 

[Vessol]

The document was released on April 27th 2009. Its very new.

Then it was released in an attempt to calm people down and show them that the government has plans in case it turns into a pandemic.

 

[LATruth]

Here is the source.

 

[Vessol]

Here is the source.

Ok. But what makes you come to the conclusion that it's some big evil plot to take innocent americans and kill them for shits and giggles because the big evil completely efficient government wants to.

 

[LATruth]

Read ANY of the posts regarding this document. I said NOTHING of the sort. I am only presenting FEMA plans/docs. YOU are putting words in my mouth and participating in wordplay through your infantile adjectives used to describe "my idea" as

a big evil plot to take innocent americans and kill them for shits and giggles because the big evil completely efficient government wants to"

and engaging in an act to undermine the validity of the post, subconsciously or not.

I made ZERO comments on the matter personally, just copy and paste from FEMA itself.


I bet you that you get pissed when someone opens a statement about Ron Paul as the kooky guy before they present his ideas, which blows the validity of his statements to the average Joe, you sir are doing just the same.