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Posted by Hannah Sinemus on January 22nd, 2018
Posted in: Consumer Health, Disaster / Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM/NIH
Get Inside. In a radiation emergency you may be asked to get inside a building and take shelter for a period of time. Learn more about sheltering options.
Stay Inside. Staying inside will reduce your exposure to radiation. Learn what to do while taking shelter.
Stay Tuned. Emergency officials are trained to respond to disaster situations and will provide specific actions to help keep people safe. Learn how to stay informed.
The Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) resource gives healthcare providers guidance on diagnosis and treatment during radiation emergencies. It also provides:
Module 5 of the NLM Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) course focuses on REMM, while the course as a whole provides a comprehensive background on all CBRNE threats.
A Disaster Lit® search finds numerous freely available documents and resources on preparing for and responding to radiation emergencies.