CDC Radiation Emergencies

CDC Radiation Emergencies

Highlights / In The News

CDC Continues to Monitor the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Radiation Release in Japan

The CDC is monitoring the situation in Japan.

At this time:

1. There is no travel advisory for Japan because of radiation hazards.
2. There is no radiation hazard in the United States from Japan.
3. There is no radiation hazard for food, including seafood.

More information on Japan can be found here.

Population Monitoring Guide in Radiation Emergencies, 2nd Edition
NEW! The second edition of this planners guide includes recommendations received from users as well as new information and expanded appendices with related tools and resources.

Radiation Basics Made Simple
NEW! A training module that introduces participants to the fundamentals of radiation and radioactivity. This training features an enhanced lecture-style video and interactive knowledge checks to deliver and reinforce key concepts.