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Emergency Preparedness and Response
EPA prepares for and responds to emergencies involving radioactive materials. In the event of a radiological emergency, EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Team (RERT) works with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and international organizations to monitor, contain, and clean up the release while protecting people and the environment from harmful exposure to radiation. (For more information, read About Emergency Preparedness and Response.)
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General Information
About Emergency Preparedness and Response
basic information about radiological emergencies,
preparations, and response
Frequent Questions
questions and answers about EPA's Radiological
Emergency Response Program
How the System Works
How
We Prepare
description of planning activities, exercises, and coordination
with other organizations, such as the Department of Homeland
Security
How We Respond
description of the special skills of EPA's Radiological Emergency Response Team, their experience, and the legal framework that defines their responsibilities
What You Can Do
the basics of radiation emergencies: types of emergencies that occur, who responds, and terms used in emergency response
Monitoring Radiological Incidents
description of EPA's monitoring of the environment during and following incidents that involve radioactive materials
