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CDC 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 |
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National Center for
Environmental Health: Radiation Studies
CDC plays a unique role in identifying potentially harmful environmental
exposures and examining health risks associated with these exposures. One
aspect of this work is its radiation studies program, which looks at the
relationship between environmental radiation exposures and public health. |
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Nuclear Energy Research Institute We are dedicated to the
transformation, safe and practical utilization of radiant energy which leads
to the generation of electrical power. The development and marketing of this
innovative concept is the objective of our Research Institute. |
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U. S.
Department of Energy |
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Transportation Resource Exchange Center
The Transportation Resource Exchange Center (T-REX) is a comprehensive Web
site where you will find the answers to complex questions surrounding
radioactive materials transportation. The T-REX Web site provides documents,
databases, and links to the people, organizations, and programs that are
involved in the transport of radioactive materials. In addition, the T-REX
Center offers reference services and resource staff. |
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The Armed Forces
Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) A triservice laboratory
chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1961, conducts research in the field of
radiobiology and related matters essential to the operational and medical
support of the U.S. Department of Defense and the military services. The
Institute provides services and performs cooperative research with other
federal and civilian agencies and institutions. |
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National
Terrorism Preparedness Institute NTPI Mission:
To provide education and training for our Nation in terrorism awareness,
prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. |
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The
Rapid Response Information System (RRIS)
Is a reference guide, a training aid, and an overall planning and
training resource for response to a chemical, biological and/or nuclear
(NBC) terrorist incident. |
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Federal
Emergency Management Agency FEMA is an often overlooked, but extremely valuable resource for
information, free on-line training, reference material, etc. |
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Microsoft Corporation To obtain Microsoft Explorer. |
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Adobe
If you need Adobe Acrobat to read the PDF files associated with some of the
resource and reference material. |
