Radiation Safety : Protection and Management for Homeland Security and Emergency Response

Introduces the reader to the basics of radiation along with the nature of terrorism and nuclear terror, then homes in on practical instructions for dealing with a radiological event

Discusses procedures and techniques for managing a radiological incident not only from a first responder/emergency worker's point of view, but also from that of health care facilities and medical staff

Covers everything from action plans to medical treatment to post-event cleanup and decontamination

Provides essential strategies and guidance for protecting ports

Tells how first responders and emergency workers should prepare for incidents

Explains how to detect radioactive materials being smuggled into the country by monitoring critical points in the supply chain, from entry at a port to transfer of materials to rail or truck

Details the latest nuclear detection devices that can be deployed

Discusses what to do if radioactive material is found

Provides the procedures laid out by FEMA in the National Incident Management System