What contributions has CDC provided to CSEPP?
During the early days of the CSEPP program, local communities asked CDC to provide medical training in the treatment of chemical casualties. This training was conducted from 1987 to 1990. In the 1990s, CDC recognized a need for local medical readiness guidance in responding to a chemical release in the community. In 1995, CDC proposed minimum standards for medical resources before initiating chemical disposal operations. These minimum standards were published in the Federal Register in 1995. CDC has evaluated the medical readiness capabilities of a community at the request of the state health department. Evaluations of the Tooele, Utah, and Umatilla, Oregon, facilities were conducted.
