What to know
CDC developed this toolkit to build public health capacity and help professionals be prepared to respond to a radiation emergency.
About this toolkit
CDC continues to play a continuing role in terrorism response and planning efforts with regard to radiological or nuclear events. We have identified, through audience research, significant gaps in knowledge and skills among public health professionals regarding their ability to respond to a radiological emergency. This is of critical concern since public health professionals will play a major role in such an incident. CDC's goal is to help build important public health capacity and assist in preparing professionals to respond to such a situation. This toolkit was developed for that purpose. In addition to the information below, the tool kit also includes a CD ROM with CDC fact sheets and the Environmental Protection Agency's guide, Communicating Radiation Risks, Crisis Communications for Emergency Responders.
What's included
Operating Public Shelters in a Radiation Emergency
Clinical Guidelines for Handling Radioactive Decedents
Community Reception Center Electronic Data Collection Tool (CRC eTool)
Community Reception Center (CRC) Drill Toolkit
Medical Countermeasures for Radiation Exposure and Contamination
Population Monitoring in Radiation Emergencies
Psychological First Aid in Radiation Disasters
Radiological/Nuclear Law Enforcement and Public Health Investigation Handbook
Screening People for External Contamination: How to Use Hand-held Radiation Survey Equipment
This is a TEST: Community Reception Center (CRC)
To order a physical toolkit
To order copies of this toolkit, please request them through CDC-INFO or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)