EPA Guide to Communicating Radiation Risks

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Resource for emergency responders and federal, state and local health officials communicating with the public and the media duriing a radiological crisis.

Program: Public Health Preparedness

Submitted Date: Jun 28, 2016 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Radiation Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A

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Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Communications, Radiation Preparedness

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