Weapons of Mass Destruction  & Terrorism

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
♦ Any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death, or
  serious bodily injury, through the release, dissemination, or
  impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals, or their precursors.
♦ Any weapon involving a disease organism.
♦ Any weapon that is designed to release radiation or
  radioactivity, at a level dangerous to human life.
♦ Any destruction device, as defined in Title 18, United States
  Code, Section 921

Terrorism
♦ The unlawful use of force, or violence against persons, or
  property to intimidate or coerce a government, civilian
  population to further apolitical or social objective.
 

Threats
 ♦ A Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism (WMD/T) event is
  intended by its perpetrators to inflict death, destruction and
  injury upon an unsuspecting and vulnerable populace in a
  terrifying way. The goal is to create fear and uncertainty
  in the minds of the people and/or government officials.
  The size and nature of WMD/T events may vary from one that is
  within a community's capability to respond using local and
  state resources -to one that significantly burdens the
  response capabilities of the American Red Cross, and the
  Federal Government

Planning and Preparedness
♦ The Red Cross and all other responders will be operating in an 
  environment where health, safety, and security of victims,
  survivors, and responders may be of substantial concern.
♦ The Red Cross, Emergency Responders, and Law Enforcement
  together will play a significant role in determining access to
  services within affected areas.

Contact Jacob Mayer at the chapter (704)633-3854 for more information.