Radiological Incidents

We are exposed to many different sources of radiation on a daily basis, it's all around us. Excessive amounts of radiation can be harmful to our health. The following websites will provide additional information on when to be concerned and suggest methods of protection from harmful exposure to radiation.

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1. Radiological Preparedness
   Information for the Public
   Texas Department of State Health Services
   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/preparedness/rad_public.shtm
   
2. Nuclear Blast Information Sheet
   Ready America
   U.S. Department of Homeland Security
   http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/nuclear.html
3. Nuclear Power Plant Incidents
   Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages
   http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/code/nuclear_power_plant.pdf
4. Radiation Protection Basics
   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
   http://www.epa.gov/radiation/understand/protection_basics.html
5. Radiation Threat Information Sheet
   Ready America
   U.S. Department of Homeland Security
   http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/radiation.html