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This page links to basic information about nuclear safety and about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.... Details >
This page features links to information on nuclear power plants, nuclear materials and waste, and general audience brochures.... Details >
In the event of a radiation emergency, such as a nuclear power plant accident or the explosion of a radioactive dirty bomb, you may need to leave your home or the immediate area (evacuate). Depending ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This guide was developed to help home buyers and sellers address eight key questions about radon. It answers questions such as: why you need to test for radon; how to evaluate radon test kits; how to ... Details >
This document provides guidance on the use of potassium iodide as a thyroid blocking agent for radiation exposure.... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The mission of NRC's Public Document Room (PDR) is to help the public find and obtain NRC information in the agency's extensive electronic, paper, and microfiche collections. The PDR is staffed by tec... Details >
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission' s primary mission is to protect public health and safety, and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors, materials, and waste facilities. T... Details >
This document describes what happens before, during, and after radiation therapy.... Details >
What to expect and how to care for yourself if you are receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Descriptions of external radiation therapy and brachytherapy using radiation implants; radiation therapy ... Details >
This site is maintained by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and provides information about high- and low-level radioactive waste disposals. Links also to other hazardous waste information.... Details >