Actions for Survival: Saving Lives in the Immediate Hours After Release of Radioactive or Other Toxic Agents

This is a multilevel book that provides for the practicing professional, first responders, elected officials and decision-makers charged with the responsibility for protection of the civilian population. On its most important level, it makes available in plain language for all members of the general public the vital information necessary for survival following a nuclear terrorism event.

“This is a multilevel book designed to serve a multilevel readership. On one level, it provides for the practicing professional the scientific bases underlying protection of the population following an act of nuclear terrorism...On another level it provides first responders with the necessary information to counter an act of nuclear terrorism ...On yet another level it is a resource for elected officials and decision makers charged with the responsibility for protection of the civilian population. On its most important level, it makes available in plain language for all members of the general public the vital information necessary for survival following a nuclear terrorism event...chemical and bioterrorism as well ... This book is not a dry textbook ... Rather it sparkles with anecdotes and real life experiences.” — From the Foreword by Ronald L. Kathren, Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutical Science, Washington State University