Radiological Emergencies

Fact Sheets Related to the Following Topics

  • Dirty Bombs
  • This defines what a dirty bomb is, what its dangers are, and what you should do if you are near a dirty bomb explosion.

Additional Resources

  • Radiological Terrorism Rapid Response Card (PDF, 167KB, 2pg.)
  • This quick reference guide provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff and other health care providers with basic information to manage radiologically contaminated patients, or patients who received a large dose of radiation from an external radiation source.