National Preparedness: Countermeasures to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Threats

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Our nation’s preparedness against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats (CBRNE) hinges on improved threat awareness, advanced surveillance and detection, and responsive countermeasures.

This video webinar will explore awareness, prevention, preparedness and response to CBRNE and how agencies are working together for the protection of life, health, property and commerce.

Learning Objectives

Define the strategies and programs going on now and under consideration in the CBRNE attack mitigation domain.
Detail budgetary requirements for R&D, equipment acquisition and other resources to effectively manage the treat.
List the types of emerging threats and threat vectors under review by Defense and civilian agencies.
Describe agencies programs for test, measurement and calibration of detection equipment.

Speaker and Presenter Information

CJ Johnson,

Assistant Director of Product Acquisition & Deployment Directorate, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office

Jay Tilden

Jay Tilden,

Associate Administrator & Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism & Counterproliferation, National Nuclear Security Administration

John Fisher

Dr. John Fisher,

Director, Chemical and Biological Defense Division, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency

Maj. Gen. Richard Gallant,

Commander of Joint Task Force Civil Support, U.S. Northern Command

Matthew Shaw

Matt Shaw,

Vice President and General Manager of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Defense, Battelle Memorial Institute

Tom Temin,

Host, The Federal Drive, Federal News Radio 1500 AM and FederalNewsRadio.com

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies