Terrorism Radiological Weapons

 Part of the WMD Response Package. Available separately or as a part of the package. 

A credible scenario is the use of a dirty bomb, consisting of explosives and radioactive materials. This important program uses footage of emergency responders performing actual training exercises to respond to scenarios involving radiological weapons - potentially the most fearsome weapons in the terrorism arsenal! Topics covered:

• The nature of radioactivity
• Immediate and long-term health hazards of exposure
• Response and protective actions
• Search and rescue procedures
• Using time, distance and shielding for protection
• Exposure limits for emergency response and survival
• Use of radiation alert devices
• Size-up issues
• Use of protective clothing and equipment. .
• Leader's Guide included. 30 minutes