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Office of Scientific and Technical Information

First response to transportation emergencies involving radioactive materials

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:678893
This FEMA/DOE/DOT videocourse describes the basis for procedures to be used by emergency first responders for transportation accidents which involve radioactive materials. Various commercial and government sector radioactive materials shipment programs will be described and will include information about hazards and the elements of safety, proper first response actions, notification procedures, and state or federal assistance during emergencies. Primary audience: fire service and emergency management personnel.
Research Organization:
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
678893
Report Number(s):
AVA--18556-VM00/XAB; AVA--18556
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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