Radiological and Nuclear Disaster Preparedness

Are we, as a nation, prepared for a radiological or nuclear attack? With concern over continued terrorist threats at home and abroad, “dirty bombs”, and the nuclear armament of rogue states, this question is just as relevant today as it was on September 11. This special session of Public Health Grand Rounds not only addresses these challenges, but reviews current efforts to improve the public health community’s ability to prepare for and respond to these threats. Source: CDC, 2010

Speakers and topics include:

Katherine Uraneck, MD : State and local perspectives

Charles W. Miller, PhD : Challenges and opportunities

Robert Jones, PhD : Detecting and identifying radiation exposures and contamination

John Halpin, MD, MPH : Worker safety and health issues

Daniel Sosin, MD, MPH, FACP : How public health preparedness and response resources can support radiologic and nuclear preparedness

Are you sure you want to delete this "resource"?
This item will be deleted immediately. You cannot undo this action.

Related Resources

Awareness material, Video
23 Mar 2015
One year since the confirmed Ebola outbreak in Guinea, a lot of fear and stigma remain in communities affected by the disease. Some communities prevent responders from entering, mistakenly believing they are responsible for spreading the virus. Volun...
Tags: Awareness material, Video, Communicable Disease
Video
17 Apr 2015
Tropical typhoons, also known as cyclones or hurricanes, are a fierce combination of powerful rotational winds and torrential rainfall. These powerful storms often destroy or seriously weaken buildings and can cause huge waves that result in floods b...
Tags: Video, Hurricane / Typhoon / Cyclone
Video
25 Nov 2014
Emory International Law Review SymposiumA Worldwide Response: An Examination of International Law Frameworks in the Aftermath of Natural DisastersPanel One: Disaster Law and Policy – How Can International Law Frameworks Better Assist When Dis...
Tags: Video, Disaster Law