Book Description

Discusses "the management of the Chemical Weapons Disposal Program at the Umatilla Chemical Depot, located a few short miles from where we are today. The Army faces a number of challenges as it begins the process of disposing of the more than 3,700 tons of chemical agents at the Umatilla Depot. Given the stakes involved in such an endeavor, the Army must ensure that the nearby communities are prepared for any emergency resulting from an accidental leakage of chemical agents. To ensure the safety of local communities, the Army established the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program. The Army shares the management of this program with the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA]"--Page 2.