A Canadian government study says the explosion of a small dirty bomb in a city such as Ottawa would spew radioactivity over four square kilometres, resulting in mass anxiety, a rush on medical facilities and an economic toll of up to $23.5 billion.As a result whole buildings, and indeed districts, could become no-go zones for months or years as responders battle to clean up radiation.
If you are based in a vulnerable location, is your business prepared for this happening nearby?
Read on at:
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/231814
CBRN terrorism contingency planning is covered in the syllabus of Security Management Stage 2, which takes place as follows:
Kuala Lumpur
18 – 29 February 2008
UK
30 June – 11 July 2008, 13 – 24 October 2008
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