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