What to know
Public health professionals will play an important role in any radiation emergency. This page features tools and resources that will aid in a radiation response.
Public health professionals and radiation emergencies
Key responsibilities (in addition to traditional public health functions) will include:
- Conducting population monitoring
- Initiating health surveillance and epidemiological investigations
- Coordinating the distribution of medical resources and providing guidance regarding the use of altered standards of care and managing scarce medical resources
- Addressing food and water safety
- Providing protective action and other key messages for the public and other key audiences
- Ensuring safe shelter operations
CDC provides the resources help state, tribal, local, and territorial public health professionals develop plans and response capacity for radiation emergencies.
Tools and resources
Implementing Public Health Preparedness Capabilities
Radiological Terrorism: Public Health Officials Toolkit
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Training, Education, and Tools