Radiological Accidents

Biological Agents

Procedure

1). Turn off HVAC and fans.

2). Lock and shut outer doors and windows.

3). Call 9-1-1 and Incident Commander.

4). Move into interior/internal room without windows and seal.

5). Decontaminate ASAP (See Policy and Procedures)

3 Ways to Minimize Radiation Exposure

Distance-The more distance between you and the source of the radiation, the less radiation received.  In a serious nuclear accident, local officials will likely call for an evacuation, therefore increasing the distance between you and the radiation.

Shielding-Like distance, the more heavy, dense material between you and the source of radiation, the better.  This is why local officials could advise you to remain indoors if a radiation accident occurs.  In some cases, the walls in the Center would be sufficient shielding to protect you.

Time-Most Radio activities loose is strength fairly quickly.  Limiting the time spent near the source of radiation reduces the amount of radiation you will receive.  Following the radiological accident, authorities will monitor any release of radiation and determine when threat has passed.