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Appendix B: Acronyms and Glossary
Pages 39-40

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... REP Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction Glossary All-hazards: generally contrasted with "agent-specific," refers to a broad preparedness and response approach to all possible hazards to population health and safety, whether the complete range of known disasters, or specifically the complete range of public health disasters (from naturally-occurring to deliberately introduced) Disaster: phenomena caused by natural, technological, or deliberate causes.
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... Emergency responder/first responder/traditional emergency responder: term refers a set of disciplines and responsibilities, including, but not limited to Emergency Medical Services [EMS] , fire, law enforcement, hazardous materials specialists, etc.
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