Radiological Incident Response and Advisory Assistance
The Department of Health Services (DHS) prepares for and responds to emergencies involving radioactive materials other than nuclear power plant origin. In the event of a radiological emergency, DHS staff works with local first responders, local government, other state governments, and federal agencies to protect the citizens of Wisconsin and their property from the radiological hazard.
In addition to responding to incidents involving radioactive materials, DHS staff can also provide advisory assistance on issues involving radioactive materials, and conduct radiological training for first responders.
For emergency state assistance with a radiological incident, call the DHS 24-Hour Emergency Number at 800-943-0003.
Be sure to state that you have a radiation-related emergency.
Wisconsin Radiological Emergency Response Poster, P-00248 (PDF)
Wisconsin fact sheets
- EMS Treatment of Radioactive Contaminated Patients, P-01627 (PDF)
- Fire Department - Emergency Response for Incidents Involving Radioactive Material, P-01617 (PDF)
Federal fact sheets
- Sources of Radiation – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- Uses of Radiation – NRC
- Potassium Iodide (KI) – CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Dirty Bombs – CDC
- Acute Radiation Syndrome – CDC
- Cutaneous Radiation Injury – CDC
- The "Handbook for Responding to a Radiological Dispersal Device" and the accompanying Pocket Guide are available through Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) for a nominal fee
Video resources
- Screening People for External Contamination: How to Use Hand-held Radiation Survey Equipment – CDC
- Exposure and Radiation Contamination – CDC
Other helpful resources
ORAU – Health Physics Internet Resources
Federal and state partners
- CDC – Radiation Emergencies
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response
- NRC – Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Department of Energy (DOE) – Nuclear Incident Response
- Radiological Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site – Radiological Emergency Assistance Center (REAC/TS)
Non-emergency contact information
Vacant
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Specialist Supervisor
1 W. Wilson St., Room 150
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-266-9443
Fax: 608-267-4799
Charles Adams
Charles.Adams@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Specialist
1 W. Wilson St., Room 150
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-267-4794
Fax: 608-267-4799
Luther Loehrke
Luther.Loehrke@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Specialist
1 W. Wilson St., Room 150
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-267-3656
Fax: 608-267-4799