Overview

The FEMA Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Office ensures FEMA is prepared to help our nation respond to and recover from CBRN events. These events may range from weapon of mass destruction (WMD) incidents, to spills or fires involving HAZMATs, to accidents involving radiological/nuclear materials. The CBRN Office researches, develops, builds, manages and advises FEMA’s CBRN risk-based strategies, policies, plans, operations, tools, training, exercises, partnerships and outreach to mitigate the risks and consequences of CBRN events. The office provides a comprehensive, standardized suite of CBRN response capabilities for federal, state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders and planners to rapidly and effectively minimize loss of life, protect the environment and maintain the economy.