First Hours: Dirty Bombs

COMMUNICATING IN THE FIRST HOURS

A dirty bomb mixes explosives (such as dynamite) and radioactive powder or pellets. When the explosives are set off, the blast carries radioactive material into the surrounding area. Most injuries from a dirty bomb are caused by the explosion.

For radiation emergencies involving dirty bombs, the resources are the following:

• Short and Extended Messages
• Long and Short Radio Scripts
• Slates, B-Roll, and Sound Bites for Broadcast Media Use
• University Reports and Verification of Findings
• Creative Brief

For more about VX, see the CDC Radiation Emergencies Web site .