By Christina Baxter, Emergency Response TIPS, LLC In 2015, the UN Security Council declared the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, … [Read more...] about Ebola – Is It Back?
CBRN
Understanding the Magnitude of Emerging Threats: Grams, Milligrams, Micrograms, and Nanograms
By Christina Baxter (Emergency Response TIPS) and Gary Sharp (Federal Resources) As the emerging threats grow more toxic, hazmat/CBRN responders find themselves … [Read more...] about Understanding the Magnitude of Emerging Threats: Grams, Milligrams, Micrograms, and Nanograms
5 Things Your Response Team Should Do to be Ready for a Synthetic Opioid Incident
#1 Implement Risk Based Response Procedures and Training There is no one way to respond to a synthetic opioid incident. The level of response should match the level … [Read more...] about 5 Things Your Response Team Should Do to be Ready for a Synthetic Opioid Incident
Ricin – A Homemade Bio-Threat
By Dr. Christina Baxter, CEO, Emergency ResponseTIPS, LLC Posted on January 5, 2018 In recent years, Ricin has become increasingly seen as a poison used in … [Read more...] about Ricin – A Homemade Bio-Threat
Responding to Chemical Suicides – Safety Considerations
By Dr. Christina Baxter, Emergency Response TIPS, LLC Posted on December 4, 2017 According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th … [Read more...] about Responding to Chemical Suicides – Safety Considerations
Corrosive Attacks – A Growing Threat
By Dr. Christina Baxter and Gary Sharp Attacks with corrosive liquids, often referred to by the media as “Acid Attacks,” are becoming increasingly common. The attack … [Read more...] about Corrosive Attacks – A Growing Threat
