Introduction

History has shown that no community is immune to terrorism. Both large metropolitan areas and small towns are subject to acts that have potential to invoke a community emergency. Older adults are vulnerable to such acts, yet they may be overlooked in developing plans to address a variety of potential threats to the country-at-large.

This educational site is designed for health and service providers, law and safety forces, emergency personnel and public health professionals. The site provides information that will improve the community's ability to meet the health care needs of older adults in the event of a bioterrorist attack or emergency.