In the event of an incident or terrorist attack involving a nuclear device or radiological materials, the Southern Nevada Health District would work with local and federal emergency response partners to determine the appropriate response.

For more information about radiation, nuclear terrorism and treatment link to the following Web pages:

• Radiation
• Nuclear Terrorism & Health Effects
• Potassium Iodide

For more information about radiation health effects and emergency response visit these sites:

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• The Environmental Protection Agency-Counterterrorism Programs
• The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS)
• The U.S. National Response Team
• The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)