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EIUM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- National and International Security
- Emergency Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Microbiological Emergency Response Team
1, record 1, English, Microbiological%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MERT 1, record 1, English, MERT
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Microbiological Emergency Response Team (MERT) was formed in 2001 in response to "white powder" events. The MERT ensures PHAC [Public Health Agency of Canada] maintains an appropriate level of preparedness for bioterrorism in Canada. 1, record 1, English, - Microbiological%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Gestion des urgences
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence microbiologique
1, record 1, French, %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20microbiologique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EIUM 1, record 1, French, EIUM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mise sur pied en 2001 en réaction à des incidents mettant en cause des «enveloppes contaminées à la poudre blanche», l'équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence microbiologique (EIUM) veille à ce que l'ASPC [Agence de la santé publique du Canada] maintienne un niveau suffisant de préparation en cas d'attaque bioterroriste au Canada. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20microbiologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Corporate Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Departmental Emergency Response Team 1, record 2, English, Departmental%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Validex Exercice. 1, record 2, English, - Departmental%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Équipe d'intervention d'urgence du Ministère
1, record 2, French, %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20d%27urgence%20du%20Minist%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EIUM 1, record 2, French, EIUM
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exercice Validex. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20d%27urgence%20du%20Minist%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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