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Public Health
Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-296-4600
TTY Relay: 711

Toll-free: 800-325-6165

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Public Records Requests

Instructions to submit a Public Records Request

Radiological emergency preparedness

The most important step you can take to prepare for any kind of emergency is to make sure you have a disaster plan at home and work. In the event of an emergency involving radiation or radioactive materials, Public Health - Seattle & King County will play an integral role in the local response and will coordinate with local, state and national agencies.

Common questions about disaster planning and preparedness

Radiation facts and health effects

Radiation emergency activities

Questions about dirty bombs or RDDs

Radiation glossary

Web resources for dirty bomb and radiological emergencies
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