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Status of Guidance and Scientific Knowledge on Using Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems for Protection During Radiological/Nuclear Emergencies.
This fact sheet outlines the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory's execution of test and evaluation (T&E) activities and technical advisory support for DHS S&T with a special focus on the assessment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies.
This document and accompanying video provides actionable guidance, sample text for an RDD response protocol, and annexed tools that can be used for local planning of an effective response to an RDD to protect first responders and the general public, and establish interagency coordination and integration of state and federal assets.
This operator aid book briefly describes procedures for the use of first responder preventive radiological/nuclear detection (PRND) equipment in a consequence management (CM) response to a radiological material release to the environment. The PRND mission is to detect and interdict radiological/nuclear materials outside of regulatory control before they can be misused.
The Critical Incident Management Technology Assessment (CIMTA) will provide urban first responders with an opportunity to assess emerging technologies in a realistic, urban, large-scale critical incident response exercise to enhance their response effectiveness.
NUSTL is a state-of-the-art facility in New York City. The facility enhances NUSTL’s mission of providing innovative tools, resources and capabilities for collaboration.
The RNRR R&D Program will increase preparedness and enhance responder capabilities in advance of an incident, as well as minimize the impact of a radiological or nuclear detonation.
The PTEN program supports the nation’s need to detect and protect against radiological and nuclear threats by conducting functional tests of law enforcement radiation detection equipment before they are used by responders in the field.