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  1. Weapons of Mass Destruction - Homeland Security

    Oct 10, 2018 · Weapons of Mass Destruction The United States faces a rising danger from terrorists and rogue states seeking to use weapons of mass destruction. A weapon of mass destruction is a …

  2. Weapons of Mass Destruction | RAND

    May 31, 2022 · Weapons of Mass Destruction A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a weapon—be it nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or explosive—that can kill or injure large numbers of …

  3. Fact Sheet: Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum to ...

    Mar 3, 2023 · President Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security worldwide.

  4. Weapons of Mass Destruction | Homeland Security

    Biological Attack Fact Sheet A biological attack is the intentional release of a pathogen (disease causing agent) or biotoxin (poisonous substance produced by a living organism) against humans, plants, or …

  5. About CWMD - Homeland Security

    Congress established the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) in 2018 to lead the Department’s efforts to safeguard the United States against chemical, biological, radiological, and …

  6. Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office - Homeland Security

    The DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) works to prevent attacks against the United States using a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) through timely, responsive support to …

  7. Jun 9, 2020 · The effective detection and attribution of biological threats depend on strong technical detection capabilities and the ability to connect biological information with all other actionable or …

  8. CBRNE Program - Homeland Security

    Mar 17, 2022 · The Federal Protective Service responds to credible chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and energetic materials (CBRNE) threats or incidents.

  9. Work with CWMD - Homeland Security

    Feb 10, 2025 · The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) relies on private sector partners to help us discover scientific advancements and …

  10. Training | Homeland Security

    The Training Resources webpage provides a list of resources where First Responders can obtain training on emergency preparedness, and suicide prevention.