Bioterrorism Home

In light of recently growing terrorism threats, the Texas Department of State is using all available resourcers to prepare Texas residents for possible attacks. Part of this policy is to raise awareness of new kinds of danger to the public, such as bioterrorism. This website is dedicated to providing information on this highly medialized, yet relatively unknown, form of terrorism.




				Basic Definition of Bioterrorism What is bioterrorism? Who or what are the targets, and what are the weapons used to strike at those targets? These question are answered here.




				Overview of Uses of Biological Weapons in History Although bioterrorism has become prominent only in the recent past, humans have used bioterrorism since before the time of the Ancient Roman Empire. Find out more here.




				Summary of Biological Agents Most Likely to Be Used for Bioterrorism Detailed information about agents most likely to be used in attack, as well as simple techniquest for recognizing conditions can be found here.




				What Can You Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family in Case of an Attack Follow these few suggestions to develop a plan for the case of an attack and help protect your family.




		Looking for more information? Links to additional resources, as well as other government agencies working to protect and help you can be found here.

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2006

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