Radiation Emergencies

CDC would play a key role in protecting the public health during and after an emergency involving radiation or radioactive materials. To help people be prepared for a radiation emergency, CDC has the following information. (For non-emergency radiation information, see the Radiation Studies website.)

• Public Health Planning for Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism
  NEW! Aug 26, 2008
  A new CE-approved educational program on local government roles and responsibilities, population monitoring, pharmaceutical countermeasures, and the role of communications.
  

Info for the General Public

• Emergency Instructions

• Background Information

Info for Professionals

• First Responders
• Public Health Community

• Clinicians & Hospitals
• Training & Education

Other Resources

• CDC's Roles in a Nuclear or Radiological Terrorist Attack

• Related Links

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News & Highlights

• Communicating in the First Hours: Radiation Emergencies: Initial Communication With the Public During a Potential Terrorism Event
• Information about Public Health Issues Related to Polonium-210 Contamination in the United Kingdom
• Guidance for Public Health Departments and Clinicians