Stopping the spread of contamination and minimizing additional exposures is a critical response action. By controlling the spread of contamination, lives are saved, the environment is protected, and resources may be used more effectively, thus reducing the overall impact of the incident. Depending on the nature of the incident, controlling the spread of contamination may involve environmental containment and/or remediation efforts; decontamination of people, goods, or property; and interventions such as evacuations and food recalls.
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