Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) (13) : Generally refers to chemical, nuclear, biological agents or explosive devices that could be deployed against civilian populations (differentiates from military use)
The Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management (ICDRM) at the George Washington University (GWU), Emergency Management Glossary of Terms, Washington, D.C., USA 2007. http://www.gwu.edu/~icdrm/publications/PDF/GLOSSAR Y%2002-19-2007.pdf, (Emr Mgt/ Crisis, Dzstr and Rsk - Amer) {478}