ERP add2 Chemical Attack Underground Subway Flashcards
What are the 4 types of chemical agents?
nerve
blister
blood
choking
Examples of nerve agents?
Tabun,Sarin,Soman,VX
Nerve agents have what odor?
Fruity
PS Fruity people get on my nerves.
What are the outward signs of nerve agents?
ACRO: SLUDGEM
salivation,Lacrimation(tears),Urination,Defecation,
GI distress,emesis(vomit),Muscle twitching/miosis
(contraction of pupils)
What are examples of blister agents?
Mustard
Lewisite
Acro: M.L. we all love our medical leave.
Blister Agents have what odor?
Garlic
ACRO Stick a clove of garlic under your skin it looks like a blister.
T/F Outward signs to mustards appear immediately?
False
several hours
Exception Lewisite+immediately
What are examples of blood agents?
Hydrogen cyanide
cyanogen chloride
What odor do blood agents have?
Burnt Almonds
ACRO: BA BA
burnt almonds/blood agents
What are outward signs of blood agents?
victims gasping for air
convulsions
What are examples of choking agents?
ACRO -Don’t choke on that CAP!
chlorine
ammonia
phosgene
What odor does choking agents have?
chlorine or grass
PS signs of exposure gasping for air, eye irritation
What are the outward warning signs of a
chemical attack?
presence of susp spray devices or cylinders
unusual odors
powders, gels, liquids
mists or vapor clouds
AT an underground chemical attack what is the top priority for the IC?
Protection from a secondary device.
Where is the Safe refuge area located?
CRZ (warm zone)
Where is the CCP located?
Support zone (cold Zone)
For a chemical release in the subway does HVAC stay on?
no
Except, trains between stations continue to next station with HVAC on. evacuate station prior to.
Where do u direct evacuees to?
Safe refuge area
Are we allowed to shut down a dispersal device?
No. Retreat straight to decon.