Radiation Emergencies
CDC would play a key role in protecting the public health during and after an emergency involving radiation or radioactive materials. To help people be prepared for a radiation emergency, CDC has the following information. (For non-emergency radiation information, see the Radiation Studies website.)
- Population Monitoring in Radiation Emergencies: A Guide for State and Local Public Health Planners
(3.6 MB/75 pages)
Population monitoring is the process of identifying, screening, and monitoring people for exposure to radiation or contamination from radioactive materials. This planners' guide presents an introduction to population monitoring in radiation emergencies for public health officials and emergency preparedness planners at the state and local levels. It describes how to plan for population monitoring and provides practical suggestions to address the many challenges it presents when a large population is potentially impacted.
