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CBRN Consequence Management Advisory Team

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The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Consequence Management Advisory Team (CMAT) serves as EPA’s national Special Team providing leadership, expertise, and response capabilities for CBRN incidents.

Mission: CBRN CMAT’s mission is to prepare and support the emergency response community 24/7/365 during CBRN, homeland security, and all-hazard events. CBRN CMAT provides science-based solutions and response services during all phases of consequence management by deploying both personnel and assets.
 

CBRN Subject Matter Experts

Field exercise
  • Biothreat Agents 
  • Radiological Agents 
  • Chemical Warfare Agents

Emergency Response Assets

Airplane
  • ASPECT - Aerial Detection Platform for Chemical, Radiological and Oil Releases
  • PHILIS - Mobile Laboratories for Chemical Analysis
  • ERLN - Environmental Response Laboratory Network 

Collaboration and Coordination

Different hands coming together in the middle
  • CBRN Preparedness Workgroups 
  • Strategic Research Action Planning
  • National Biodefense Strategy 

Resources for Responders

Hazmat Responder Train Derailment Exercise
  • CBRN Quick Reference Guides

CBRN Tools for Responders

  • Biological Response Tools
  • Decision Support Tools for Incident Response
  • CompTox: Chemical Toxicity Values
  • Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods

Related Links

  • EPA's Office of Emergency Management
  • EPA's Role in Emergency Response
  • EPA On-Scene Coordinator Site
  • Special Teams

Need CBRN CMAT Support?

CBRN CMAT 24/7 Phone Duty Officer
CMAT@epa.gov
(202) 250-8770

EPA 24/7 Emergency Operations Center
Email: EOC.EPAHQ@epa.gov
(202) 564-3850

Emergency Response

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Last updated on August 27, 2024
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