Radiation Emergency Resources

In the event of a radiological emergency, medical professionals can find references and job aids to assist in the management of individuals injured by ionizing radiation.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) / U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

orise.orau.gov

“Do I Need to Take Potassium Iodide (KI)?”

This document answers frequently asked questions related to taking potassium iodide (KI) during a radiological release, as well as dosing recommendations from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) / U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

orise.orau.gov

How to Stay Safe in the Event of a Radiation Emergency

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Ready.gov/radiation

Radiation Monitoring

EPA’s RadNet system monitors the nation’s air, precipitation, and drinking water for radiation.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

epa.gov/radnet

Radiation Protection and Health Effects

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

epa.gov/radiation

Radiation Emergencies

Tools and resources for clinicians, public health professionals, and the public

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

cdc.gov

Radiation Thermometer

The purpose of the radiation thermometer is to put common radiation doses in perspective. This tool can help people assess their own risk in a radiation emergency.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

cdc.gov

Radiation Hazard Scale

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed the Radiation Hazard Scale as a tool for communication in emergencies.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

cdc.gov

Find a U.S. Embassy

Websites of U.S. embassies, consulates, diplomatic missions, and offices providing consular services

U.S. Department of State

usembassy.gov

Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Information from FDA – Food Safety

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

fda.gov

Food Emergency Response Network (FERN)

FERN integrates the nation’s food-testing laboratories at the local, state, and federal levels into a network that is able to respond to emergencies involving biological, chemical, or radiological contamination of food.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

fernlab.org

Nuclear Materials Safe Use

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is an independent regulator created to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials in the United States, including commercial nuclear power plants and the use of nuclear materials in industry, academia, and medicine.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

nrc.gov