Radiation Basics for Public Health Resource Sheet

Radiation Basics for Public Health, Emergency Management, and First Responders
Resources for First Responders:
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Manual for First Responders to a Radiological Emergency:
http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/EPR_FirstResponder_web.pdf
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EMS Standard Operating Procedures for Radiation Incidents:
http://hpschapters.org/sections/homeland/documents/responseactions.pdf
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Managing Patients After a Nuclear Detonation (First Responders):
https://www.remm.nlm.gov/SummaryInitialActionsPostIND_EMSStaff.pdf
Resources for Public Health:
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Radiological Terrorism: Toolkit for Public Health Officials: https://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/toolkits.asp
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Radiological Dispersal Device Playbook: https://phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/playbooks/rdd/Pages/default.aspx
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Radiation Safety: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiation/
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EPA Protective Action Guides (PAGs): https://www.epa.gov/radiation/protective-action-guides-pags
Resources for Emergency Management:
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Health and Safety Planning Guide: https://www.remm.nlm.gov/ind_health_safety.htm
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FEMA Emergency Management Institute: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-302
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2016 Quick Reference Guide: Radiation Risk Information for Responders Following a Nuclear Detonation:
https://ritn.net/workarea/downloadasset.aspx?id=2147484295
Slides and Resource Sheets can be found on radiationready.org
Training Resources:
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Radiation Basics Video Course: https://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/radbasics.asp
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Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS): https://orise.orau.gov/reacts/index.html
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CTOS Center for Radiological Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site: http://www.ctosnnsa.org/
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Radiation Injury Treatment Network: https://ritn.net/training/
Communication/Public Education Resources:
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Radiation Hazard Scale: https://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/radiationhazardscale.asp
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Frequently Asked Questions about Radiation Emergencies: https://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/emergencyfaq.asp
Medical Resources:
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Medical Planning and Response Manual for a Nuclear Detonation Incident: A Practical Guide:
https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/nuclearresponsemanual/Documents/medplanresmannucdet-guidefinal.pdf
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Medical Countermeasures (Treatments) for Radiation Exposure and Contamination:
https://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/countermeasures.asp
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Radiation Emergency Medical Management (MANY resources here - first responders to first receivers. Download the
App onto your phone.): https://www.remm.nlm.gov/index.html
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TMT (Triage, Monitoring, Treatment) Handbook: https://ritn.net/workarea/downloadasset.aspx?id=2147484122
Nuclear Power Plant Resources:
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Facility Finder Tool: https://www.nrc.gov/info-finder.html
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Frequently Asked Questions About Force-on-Force Security Exercises at Nuclear Power Plants:
https://www.nrc.gov/security/faq-force-on-force.html
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Emergency Planning Zones (EPZ): https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/emerg-preparedness/about-emergpreparedness/planning-zones.html
Slides and Resource Sheets can be found on radiationready.org
Other Resources:
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National Alliance for Radiation Readiness: http://www.radiationready.org/
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International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Security Series: http://wwwns.iaea.org/security/nuclear_security_series.asp?s=5&l=35
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Database of Radiological Incidents and Related Events: http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/nuclear/radevents/#2010
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Nuclear Threat Initiative Nuclear Security Index Report: https://www.nti.org/media/pdfs/NTI_2016_Index_FINAL.pdf
Slides and Resource Sheets can be found on radiationready.org