Mini Project #6

Precautions:

Biological agents are relatively easy to obtain by terrorists and are becoming more threatening in the U.S.. Government agencies and laboratories are working on advanced detection systems to provide early warning, identify contaminated areas and populations at risk, and to facilitate prompt treatment. Methods for predicting the use of biological agents in urban areas as well as assessing the area for the hazards associated with a biological attack are being established in major cities. In addition, forensic technologies are working on identifying biological agents, their geographical origins and/or their initial source of infection. Other efforts include decontamination technologies to restore facilities without causing additional environmental concerns.