Radiation Emergencies

Information about how to protect yourself and your family during a radiation emergency.

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A yellow and black colored radioactive hazard symbol About Radiation Emergencies Learn about the different types of radiation emergencies. Learn More Dec. 8, 2023 Get Inside What to Do: Get Inside During a radiation emergency, get inside as soon as possible. Jan. 10, 2024Stay Inside What to Do: Stay Inside Learn how to staying inside may reduce harm during a radiation emergency. Jan. 11, 2024Stay Tuned What to Do: Stay Tuned Learn how to stay tuned to important information during a radiation emergency. Jan. 7, 2024 Protect yourself and your loved ones Graphic of a person taking a shower to decontaminate from radiation contamination How to Self-Decontaminate after a Radiation Emergency Learn how to get radioactive material off your body as soon as possible to lower your risk of harm. Jan. 5, 2024A woman holds a cell phone Stay Tuned to Learn How to Help Others Learn about different ways to be helpful during a radiation emergency. Feb. 5, 2024Arm with swelling and redness as a result of acute radiation syndrome About Preventing and Treating Radiation Injuries and Illness Learn about preventing and treating radiation injuries and illness. Jan. 4, 2024 Additional information & resources A clinician sitting at a desk referring to some reference documents. Clinical Guidance and Resources for Professionals Information pages and resources for healthcare providers, laboratorians, and medical examiners. Apr. 15, 2024 Patient consulting with their physician Training Resources for Clinicians Radiation emergencies training resources for clinicians. Apr. 3, 2024 Key Resources * Red-orange colored glowing radioactive symbol Radiation Resource Library A repository to radiation and nuclear related resources. Apr. 15, 2024 * A female reporter is speaking into a camera while holding a microphone during a live steam on a street Communication and Media Tools A collection of radiation emergency communication tools and resources. Apr. 15, 2024 * illustration of radiation warning sign on yellow wall vector background Training, Education, and Tools A collection of trainings, educational tools, and resources for public health professionals. Mar. 7, 2024

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