Why: In the event of a public health crisis, Department of Health staff can be called upon to assist in the response. In the event of radiological incident, is critical to have an emergency plan and know how to use it. PEMA and PA DOH are partnering to provide valuable training to PA DOH Staff in the Harrisburg area to increase preparedness and response skills.
What to expect:
Radiation Basics
Power Plant Basics
Emergency Classification and Actions
Planning: Shelter, Evacuation, Monitoring and Decontamination, Mass Care
Transportation, Relocation, Unmet Needs
Other Duties – Radiation Patient Handling and Contamination Controls
Lunch and continuing education credits (contingent on approval) will be provided