Feature Article: Quickly Detecting Cyanide Poisoning After Fires Can Save Lives
S&T CSAC developed a new cyanide detection test method, both affordable and efficient, to test fire survivors for toxic cyanide exposure at the scene.
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S&T Chemical and Biological Detection Fact Sheet
The threat of chemical and biological attacks poses a major threat to the nation’s population, infrastructure, economy, and security. The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) partners with authorities nationwide to address needs through technological innovation and research, and equips officials with the resources and information they need to identify, prevent and/or respond to the threat of chemical releases and catastrophic diseases.
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News Release: DHS Seeks Technology Information from Other Federal Agencies SBIR/STTRs Initiatives
DHS SBIR Program is seeking information in three topic areas to support DHS Component technology needs.
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Feature Article: NYC Subway Sensors Could Warn Early for Chem/Bio Threats
S&T's is working on cost-effective technologies to detect chemical and biological threats inside a subway environment.
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Feature Article: Securing Transportation of Ammonia
S&T is studying how anhydrous ammonia behaves during a potential leak or spill, whether accidental or intentional, in order to inform planning efforts in communities across the nation.
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Feature Article: R&D Collaboration Leads to Award-Winning Chemical Weapons Detection Tech
SEDONA is the result of a joint research and development effort between DHS S&T and our partners at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
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CSAC FY2019 Annual Report
As part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and
Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), The Chemical Security Analysis
Center (CSAC) is the nation’s only federal study, analysis,
and knowledge management center for assessing the threat and
hazard(s) associated with an accidental or intentional large-scale
chemical event or chemical terrorism event in the United States.
Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), The Chemical Security Analysis
Center (CSAC) is the nation’s only federal study, analysis,
and knowledge management center for assessing the threat and
hazard(s) associated with an accidental or intentional large-scale
chemical event or chemical terrorism event in the United States.
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S&T Chemical Threat Clustering Tool Factsheet
The Chemical Threat Clustering Tool provides an efficient means of analyzing the exhaustive body of possible threats by identifying representative chemical exemplars for use in threat assessments.
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Feature Article: S&T, EPA are Helping Coast Guard Prepare to Clean Up Following an Anthrax Attack
S&T and EPA collaborate in a joint project to help the Coast Guard decontaminate assets after a bioterrorist attack.
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Snapshot: Helping Law Enforcement Solve and Prevent Chemical-Related Violence
S&T-developed Chemical Agents Reactions Database can help federal, state and local agencies check if chemicals found in illegal labs can make illicit drugs, poisons or warfare agents.