What is the NIHs emergency response capability for potential acts of chemical, biological, or radiological terrorism, such as explosions, fires, airborne releases, biohazardous exposures, etc.?
The NIH has one of the most highly trained hazardous materials and emergency response teams at any government facility. The NIH has emergency response plans in place for each situation and coordinates response efforts with the various groups responsible for public and employee safety including: the NIH Police Department, NIH Fire Department, Occupational Medical Services, Occupational Health and Safety , Radiation Safety, Environmental Protection, as well as the Montgomery County Police, Fire and Rescue units. In response to the need for heightened security at government facilities, the NIH has increased the number of police officers and other security-related staffing and is strengthening its emergency response plans, including the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The NIH Fire Department, in addition to a fully equipped hazardous materials response vehicle, also operates a decontamination trailer designed for large-scale events. The Department has the equipment and training to mi
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