title: Incident and Emergency Centre of the IAEA.
abstract: The Incident and Emergency Centre of the International Atomic Emergency Agency is the global focal point for preparedness, event reporting, and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies irrespective of their cause. The Centre continuously works to develop standards and guidance for strengthening Member States' preparedness; develops practical tools and training programs to assist Member States in promptly applying the standards and guidance; and organizes a variety of training events and exercises. The Centre evaluates national plans and assists in their development; facilitates effective communication between countries; develops response procedures; and supports national exercises. The Centre provides access to multiple information resources; assesses trends that may influence crisis and consequence management plans and response; and develops and continuously enhances methodology for identifying conditions needed for early warning and response. The Centre provides around-the-clock assistance to Member States in dealing with nuclear and radiological events, including security related events through timely and efficient services and the provision of a coordinated international response to such emergencies.
authors.affiliation: International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramerstrasse 5, PO Box 100, A-1400 Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: Florian
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Baciu
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Buglova
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Martincic
authors.forename: Rejane
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Spiegelberg Planer
authors.forename: Warren
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Stern
authors.forename: Guenther
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Winkler
mesh_terms: D002959:Civil Defense / Q000379:methods*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006283:Health Physics; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011827:Radiation; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods