Environmental health practitioners play a unique role in identifying
potentially harmful radiation exposures and examining health risks associated
with these exposures. They are an important educational link to the public,
providing information on a variety of radiation issues.
This section provides guidance on planning for and responding
to radiation issues and events.
CDC Radiation Emergencies – how to prepare for a radiation emergency:
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) [external link] – conducts research in radiobiology for operational and medical support of the U.S. Department of Defense and the military services:
Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. [external link] – organization that regulates and controls the use of radioactive material and radiation sources
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [external link] – DHS’s role after a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other large-scale emergency:
Drug Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism [external link] (Food and Drug Administration) – links to drug therapy and vaccines as well as information on purchasing and taking medication after a bioterrorism incident
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [external link] – radiation protection topic page
Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) [external link] – Contains links on radiation issues.
NEW! November 2007
The Twin Cities Metro Advanced Practice Center
[external link]
– tools and resources for preparedness that can be used by public
health departments nationwide, including
World Health Organization (WHO) [external link]