During a terrorism/WMD event, what additional responsibility does the Decon Team have aside from decontaminating victims and responders?

The Decon Team's additional responsibility during a terrorism or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) event includes collecting evidence. This is vital as preserving the scene and collecting evidence can help in understanding the event, identifying the type of agent used, and aiding in any subsequent investigations. This duty ensures that crucial information is not lost, which is essential for law enforcement and other agencies tasked with preventing further incidents.

While the team primarily focuses on decontaminating individuals exposed to hazardous materials, their role in evidence collection is critical to support legal processes and enhance overall situational awareness of the event. This includes documenting the scene, gathering samples of hazardous materials, and noting the conditions and actions observed during the incident.

The responsibilities of providing medical care, training responders, and assessing the environment, while important, typically fall under different teams or roles within the incident command structure, and are not the primary focus of the Decon Team during such a critical event.