Emergency Response and On-Site Incident Services

Anthrax Response - Versar has responded to over 100 anthrax and suspicious mail/powder incidents, testing efforts, and decontamination events. We use our in-house laboratory to screen for bacillus anthracis spores using Central Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) methods, followed by analysis at a CDC approved LRN laboratory. Our services include:

· Anthrax Sampling
· On-site Support for Suspicious Packages
· Anthrax Decontamination
· Public Outreach and Employee Relations
· Post-incident followup and mail processing support

Emergency Response Planning - The response to incidents is a core Versar capability, developed over 25 years of responding to hazardous materials incidents. Our services include:

· Emergency Response Planning
· On-site incident management
· Spill response and management to contain a release
· Air plume modeling and response scenario development
· First responder and hazmat training

Pre- and Post-Disaster Materials Assessment - Versar can provide a full range of testing services to ensure that equipment, including HVAC systems, building utility systems, gas lines, oxygen lines and equipment rooms are free from materials- related hazards. We can inventory all hazardous materials on site, ensure they are stored properly, and ensure that they are properly secured. We can also offer non-hazardous material substitution analysis for processes, to minimize damage if the materials are released during an incident.

Disaster Recovery and Long Term Monitoring - Versar will design and implement a monitoring program during disaster recovery and through construction and long term in the case of long term residual deposition of toxic and dangerous material within the disaster area. The program will include putting into place controls to protect both worker and public health and safety due to the release of dangerous and toxic materials resulting from a terrorist or natural event.