title: First responders and nuclear terrorist attacks.
abstract: Avoidance of downwind radioactive fallout exposure within the first few hours after a nuclear or radiological dispersal device detonation can save lives and minimize radiation exposure. First responders with awareness training can help to avoid prompt fatalities and excessive contamination or exposure following such a detonation. This paper outlines some of the critical components of the situational awareness and actions necessary to save lives and minimize radiation contamination and exposure.
authors: Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., McLean, VA 22101, USA. Joe.Porrovecchio@shawgrp.com
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Porrovecchio
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Mauro
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011847:Radioactive Fallout; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D023481:Terrorism
chemical_list: D011847:Radioactive Fallout