Radiological Emergency Planning



Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication

 

Radiological emergency planning is used to mitigate the effects of events such as a release at a nuclear power plant, the detonation of an improvised nuclear device, or an explosion involving a radiological dispersal device (dirty bomb). While these types of emergencies are rare, they have the potential for devastating and widespread harm. Minimizing the likelihood of harm to the public requires a thorough and well-designed radiological emergency plan.

 

Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication brings together leaders in radiation protection and emergency management to provide you with skills and strategies to effectively plan for radiological emergencies. As a participant, you will learn to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the effects of radiological emergencies at the federal, state, local, or individual facility level. This program is unique in bringing together stakeholders from across agencies, functions, and backgrounds for an intensive look at effective planning for emergencies involving radioactive materials.

 

This program moves beyond the basics of emergency planning to provide skills and strategies for communicating about radiological emergencies, medically managing casualties of incidents involving radioactive material, and supporting other organizations during these crises.

 

As a participant, you will hear the latest updates from federal and state agencies about:

 

  • Emergency preparedness for terrorist activities
  • Lessons learned about how best to communicate with the media and public
  • Terrorist incidents involving radioactive materials
  • The new US federal framework for Homeland Security
  • Updates on emergency preparedness issues for nuclear utilities


This program will enhance your capabilities as an emergency planner and allow you to provide more efficient and effective oversight of radiological emergency planning and response efforts.


Develop a Network of Emergency Management Professionals

 

Participants in this course will be emergency planners and managers from nuclear power plants and local, state, and federal government, brought together by their commitment to protecting public health from radiological emergencies. This program is a unique opportunity to meet with and discuss emergency management from the perspective of all stakeholders involved in radiological emergency planning, response, and management.

 

Optional Half-Day Course on Radiological Units, Quantities, and Fundamentals

 

Understanding the biological effects of radiation and how to measure exposure to radioactive material are important both for your participation in this course and for responding effectively to radiological emergencies. This half-day refresher course, taking place on Monday, provides participants with the fundamentals of radiation, including:

 

  • Atomic structure, radioactivity, and interactions
  • Radiation quantities and unites
  • Sources of natural background radiation
  • Biological effects and risks of radiation
 
Registration is not available at this time, but check out our website to subscribe for updates on this event.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Other Federal Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, FEMA, Coast Guard, National Guard Association, Federal Government, State & Local Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies


This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


When
Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24, 2020 ET


Cost

Attendee Price:  $2750.00
Attendee Price:  $2750.00


Where
Harvard Chan School of Public Health
FXB Building 651 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
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Website
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Organizer
Harvard School of Public Health ECPE


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