While it has aided far many more than it has harmed, radiation
is forever etched in the public's mind as an indiscriminate and
particularly pernicious killer. Consequently, it is especially
critical in this age of terrorist threats that we equip ourselves
with accurate information and practical tools that will serve us in
the rare chance that we find ourselves in a radiation crisis.
Radiation Threats and Your Safety: A Guide to Preparation and
Response for Professionals and Community offers a calm and
authoritative approach to crisis preparation. Written by a health
physicist from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the book informs us about what we should know ahead of time, how to
prepare, and the best ways to respond to a nuclear or radiological
incident either as an emergency responder or community/family
member. Organized to serve both as a preparation guide and as a
reference in a crisis, this book ?
- Uses common language while avoiding unnecessary scientific
jargon
- Details protocols for both accidental and intentional radiation
emergencies such as nuclear explosions and dirty bombs
- Shows how to prepare a family emergency plan
- Covers medical responses to radiation emergencies including
radiation drugs
- Provides an emergency supply list
- Discusses radiation from microwaves and cellular phones as well
as food irradiation
There is no reason why we should feel helpless when faced with a
radiation emergency. We can take action to protect ourselves, our
families, and our communities. How we react to a radiation
emergency will determine its true final impact. To this end, we
need information and leaders we can depend upon. This book provides
the factual details and the approach needed to proactively prepare
for any radiation emergency, while also inspiring the confidence
that good crisis management requires.
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