Two of the biggest challenges with fatality management during a chemical incident are that (1) the human and animal remains may be contaminated, and (2) in some cases, fatalities represent critical pieces of evidence in a law enforcement or and/or safety investigation, depending on the cause of the incident. Fatality management protocols also can vary based on the chemical type. The federal government will provide evidence collection guidance during an intentional chemical incident. Through Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORTs, see below for further information), the federal government also will provide technical assistance and consultation on fatality management and mortuary affairs.
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