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RadTown

Radiological Emergency Response and Preparedness

This is an image of a fire department, fire truck and emergency management building.

The following fact sheets explain the ways that the U.S. Government plans for emergencies that involve radiation. Always remember: in a radiation emergency, get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned for more information. Some of these things will be found in other places you visit in your day-to-day life.

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