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Preparedness and response to chemical and biological threats: the role of exposure science
Author(s) -
Lioy Paul J.,
Laskin Jeffrey D.,
Georgopoulos Panos G.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/nyas.13173
Subject(s) - preparedness , emergency response , hazardous waste , software deployment , risk analysis (engineering) , emergency management , disaster response , risk assessment , computer science , medical emergency , computer security , business , engineering , medicine , political science , waste management , law , operating system
There are multiple components to emergency preparedness and the response to chemical and biological threat agents. The 5Rs framework (rescue, reentry, recovery, restoration, and rehabitation) outlines opportunities to apply exposure science in emergency events. Exposure science provides guidance and refined tools for characterizing, assessing, and reducing risks from catastrophic events, such as the release of hazardous airborne chemicals or biological agents. Important challenges to be met include deployment of assets, including medications, before and after an emergency response situation. Assessment of past studies demonstrates the value of integrating exposure science methods into risk analysis and the management of catastrophic events.