State and local health departments across the country have been planning to address radiological threats, whether accidental (eg, incidents at nearby nuclear power plants) or manmade (eg,...
Radiation Emergencies
Events in which the release of radioactive particles has potential to harm people's short-term or long-term health. Examples of short-term health effects from exposure to radioactive particles may include burns, Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS), and delayed risks for pregnancy, lung health, and eye health. Long-term health effects due to radiation exposure may include malignancy. Examples of an event during which radioactive particles may be released include a nuclear power plant accident or intentional detonation of a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD or "dirty bomb"). For more information, please visit the CDC page on radiation emergencies.
Hospitals rely on an immense infrastructure to provide patient care and a hygienic environment. Wisconsin's 136 hospitals use an estimated 300 to 350 gallons of water per bed per day. Much of that...
The Family Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities was created by two Florida agencies to assist families in preparing for a variety of emergencies. The guide provides general instructions...
Connecticut experiences a wide array of seasonal hazards, such as severe winter storms, hurricanes, and floods, and it must also prepare for accidents stemming from man-made disasters, infectious...
Radiological preparedness has become a significant issue for public health agencies planning ways to address a dirty bomb detonation or fallout from an industrial accident. Jurisdictions containing...
Many state and local public health departments are increasingly focused on preparing for a radiological emergency. Given public health's fairly recent involvement in radiological preparedness, along...
The New York State Department of Health led a cross-jurisdictional exercise to examine its response to a radiological threat in summer 2009. The Empire 09 exercise involved testing myriad strategies...
