Chemical Weapons

The U.S. is in the process of disposing of the nation's stockpile of chemical weapons. The Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the disposal program recommended a community based emergency preparedness program. The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP), jointly managed by the Army and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has the ambitious goal of achieving state-of-the-art plans with maximum public protection. ORNL has been involved with that program since its inception and has been the chief provider of technical support for the planning, training, and re-entry programs.

Selected Publications

  • Shumpert, B., A. Watson, J. Sorensen, G. Rogers, J. Long, R. Brooks, "Planning Guidance for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program", Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL 6764, October, 1995.

  • Vogt, B., and J. Sorensen, "Risk Communication and the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program", Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL 6824, September, 1994.

  • Copenhaver, Emily D., Annetta P. Watson, and Eileen Sample, "ACT FAST: Agent Characteristics and Toxicology, First Aid and Special Treatment", ORNL/TM-2097.

  • Sorensen, J., Carnes, S., and G. Rogers, "An Approach for Deriving Emergency Planning Zones for Chemical Stockpile Emergencies," Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol 30, pp. 223-242.1992.

  • Sorensen, J., and Rogers, G., "Chemical Fears: The Social Effects of the Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program", Environmental Professional, Vol. II, No. 4, 385-95. 1989.

  • Rogers, G., J. Sorensen, and A. Watson, "Protecting Civilian Populations During Chemical Agent Emergencies", in Chemical Warfare Agents, S. Somani (ed.), London: Academic Press, pp. 357-386. 1992.

  • Rogers, G. O., A. P. Watson, J. H. Sorensen, R. O. Sharp, and S. A. Carnes, Evaluating Protective Actions for Chemical Agent Emergencies, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL­6615, 1990.

  • Linnabary, R., New, J. and B. Vogt. "Emergency Evacuation of Horses - A Madison County Kentucky Survey," The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 13 (3). 1993.

  • Vogt, B. et al. Assessment of Housing Stock Age in the Vicinity of Chemical Stockpile Sites. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/TM-13742, 1999.

  • Vogt, B. and H. Hardee. Compilation of Demographic Data for the Chemical Stockpile  Emergency Preparedness Program. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/TM-13571, February, 1998. 

  • Sorensen, J.,  Carnes, S. and G. Rogers.  "An Approach for Deriving Emergency Planning Zones for Chemical Stockpile Emergencies," Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol 30. pp. 223-242. 1992.

  • Sorensen, J. and Vogt, B. Will Duct Tape and Plastic Really Work? Issues Related To Expedient Shelter-In-Place, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/TM-2001/154, 2001.

  • Sorensen, J. and Vogt, B. Expedient Respiratory and Physical Protection: Does a Wet Towel Work to Prevent Chemical Warfare Vapor Infiltration?, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL/TM-2001/153, 2001.

  • Vogt, B. and J. Sorensen  “Chemical Decontamination.” In Cittione, G. (ed.) Disaster Medicine.  pp. 459-464. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier, 2005.


 

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