Chemical security

Information Sharing Vital In Responding To The Threat Of Chemical Terrorism

Just a day before the 20th anniversary of the sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo subway which killed 12 and injured more than 5,00 the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications held a hearing to examine the threat of chemical terrorism and the steps that are being taken at all levels of government to address the threat of chemical attacks.

“A terrorist attack using chemical agents is a low probability, high consequence scenario," said subcommittee chairman Martha McSally (R-Ariz.). "A chemical attack could cause mass casualties and significant economic losses. In light of this, we must be vigilant and ensure our first responders and medical personnel are ready to respond.”