U.S. efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism include working with the International Atomic Energy Agency. This agency's nuclear security program aims to assist countries in enhancing the physical protection, control, and accounting of their nuclear and radiological material and nuclear facilities. Keep Reading
The studies found that a large radiological dispersal device (RDD) could cause about $30 billion in damage and 1,500 fatalities from the evacuation, and a considerably smaller RDD could cause $24 billion in damage and 800 fatalities from the evacuation. Keep Reading
Within 90 days, FEMA will send its evaluation to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for use in licensing decisions. The final report will be available to the public approximately 120 days after the exercise. Keep Reading
