Emergency Responders
This section provides information to persons who respond to or oversee emergency events involving chemicals, radioactive materials, or both.
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Toxic Substances Portal for Emergency Responders Technical assistance for managing field and medical responses related to hazardous substances
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CDC Emergency Chemical EmergenciesCollection of resources to aid in chemical emergencies
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Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures (MMGs)Information intended to aid emergency professionals who manage acute exposures
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ToxFAQs Summaries of the most commonly asked questions about specific chemicals; offers support for communicating with the general public
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The Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors Guidance to prepare and train health professionals, establish priorities in a response, and act quickly in an emergencies
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Action Levels for Elemental Mercury Spills pdf iconGuidance for metallic mercury spills to be used by field personnel
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- NIOSH Emergency Response Resources Chemical Hazards
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
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- CTSE Disaster Epidemiology Resourcesexternal icon
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- Surviving Field Stress for First Responders – Web-based continuing education course designed to help responders prepare for potential stressors
- Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) – Training resources and newsletters to better equip communities to handle public health threats
- HazMat Emergency Preparedness Training and Tools for Responders – Trainings developed by the ATSDR to help communities develop evidence-based assumptions in preparing for hazardous materials emergencies and disasters
- Training Exchangeexternal icon – Trainings for personnel involved in solid and hazardous waste cleanup and emergency response
- Environmental Health Training – Online and in-person trainings to support emergency response personnel in addressing the environmental health impacts of emergencies and disasters