WMD Response Guidelines
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Nuclear (Radiological) Materials
Guide 14
- Overt Threats
- Groups Taking Credit for Incident
- Specialized Packaging Near the Scene
- Radiological Placards on Vehicles
- Radiological Labels of Items
- Inhalation
- Absorption
- Ingestion
- Injection
- Approach from Upwind, Uphill, or Upstream (if there is potential for dissemination of nuclear material or particulate matter)
- Isolate Immediate Area in all directions distance of at least 80-160 feet
- Keep Unauthorized Persons Away
- Consider Immediate Downwind Evacuation Distance of 330 feet at night
- Consider Immediate All Direction Evacuation Distance of 1000 feet during the day
- Stay Upwind
- Make Notifications
- Obtain immediate medical evaluation for all exposed or potentially exposed personnel
- Radiological
- Possible Chemical
- Possible Thermal
- Time: Keep Exposure and Product Contact to Minimum
- Distance: Stay at least 300 feet away on Upwind Side Until Agent is Identified
- Shielding: Chemical Protective Clothing
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