RESPONDING TO A THREAT AGAINST THE U.S. DEPLOYING TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS   Chemical, Biological, Explosive and Other Hazardous Agent Detection   Advanced technologies allow First Responders to conduct an immediate assessment of areas considered in risk of contamination.   Communication   Mobile Command, Control & Communications Platforms establish a high degree of interoperability among response teams and their respective systems.   Optical Sensor Systems   Thermal Imaging Technology detects individuals not readily visible due to adverse conditions.   Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology   Robotic systems allow analysis of crisis while minimizing human casualties; civilians are sought out in a range of threat scenarios. Micro UAVs provide first responders with remote access/situation awareness to highly contaminated areas minimizing human risk and exposure.   Mission Planning and Geographic Information Systems   Systems transit information - valuable in determining the most efficient route to speed first responders to the site - re-routes traffic from critical zones, and aids in evacuation planning.