Have you encountered an incident involving radioactive materials? SAFELY approach from upwind, up- slope direction ISOLATE AND SECURE the scene LIMIT TIME of contact in the area containing radioactive materials NOTIFY Georgia State authorities OBTAIN information about the scene (see below) INFORMATION that should be re- ported includes: Your name, address and contact telephone number Location of encounter with driving directions Description of any device or pack- age and any labels found Identity (name, address, contact telephone number) of person possessing a package or device Vehicle description (make, model, color, license plate) RADIATION RESPONSE For FIRE / RESCUE How to Recognize and Respond to Incidents Involving Radiation in Georgia Radiation incidents can occur anywhere. There are techniques that you can use to protect yourself, your fellow responders and others. Georgia state radiation experts can provide assistance during a radiological response. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division ------------------------------- Georgia Emergency Management Agency Revised: April 2008 Responder Safety = TDS + PPE Time Minimize the time spent within the radiological area Distance Maximize the distance from the sources of radiation. Shielding Place shielding (e.g., vehicles, clothing) between you and the sources of radiation. Personal Protective Equipment Typical PPE used during radiological incidents may consist of, but is not limited to, the following: Firefighter turnout or bun- ker gear Disposable coveralls Jackets Shoe covers or boots Gloves Hoods Safety glasses Respiratory protection (e.g., SCBA, respirators) Radiation Response Guidance Safety Potential hazards when fire is involved with radioactive materials: Melting or destruction of radioactive shielding or outer container Burning of radioactive material, releasing particulates or gases Explosions may embed radioactive debris in personnel or equipment Approach from upwind, upslope side Check for other hazards--chemicals, electricity, traffic, water Attempt to determine the types and quantities of radioactive materials Isolate Set initial evacuation area of 500 meters/yards in all directions or other distance based on Emergency Response Guidebook Notify Advise Medical Responders of injured and possible contaminated individuals Advise Georgia radiation authority Relinquish control of technical response upon arrival of Georgia Emergency Radiation Team Scene Size-Up, Initial Actions Radiological Incident Indicators Human senses cannot detect radiation Instruments can detect radiation (e.g., Geiger counters) Look for Radiation signs and labels at scene Approaching the Scene Safety, first and always Isolate, and deny entry Notify Medical, State Radiation Au- thority Immediate Actions Keep all uninvolved persons away from scene and reroute traffic as needed Detain all persons involved with inci- dent or potentially contaminated at the scene Record names, addresses, phone numbers of those unable to remain at scene