ECHCC Region AAR – Radiation Surge
Dirty Bomb Explosion in a city.
The exercise scenario simulates a large explosion occurring in a downtown building (simulated across all regions). The location is populated by office workers, residents, and tourists. Local EMS were transferring wounded to all nearby medical facilities for a variety of major/minor traumas including smoke inhalation and burns. After many patients have arrived at hospitals, the radiation detectors at the explosion site indicated higher than normal levels of gamma radiation. Twelve people were dead at the scene, about 60 required hospitalizations, and about 100 were being evaluated for minor injuries. It was also verified that the explosion was caused by a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) (i.e., a “dirty bomb”). Investigators confirmed the device contained cesium-137.

PLAN. TRAIN. RESPOND. RECOVER.
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