Shelter
in Place
Shelter
in Place
In certain types of events, especially where chemical, biological,
radiological or other hazardous materials are released into the
atmosphere, your safest response procedure may be to stay where
you are until it’s okay to move.
-St. Charles County, MO. Official Website
Proceedings under Sections 104, 107, and 122
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compenstation, and Liability Act, 42
U.S.C. 9604, 9607, and 9622.
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compenstation, and Liability Act, 42
U.S.C. 9604, 9607, and 9622.
Get Inside.
Stay In Place.
If you are outside when the alert is given, get inside a stable building as soon as you can. Remove clothing, shoes, and accessories before entering your shelter area.
ST LOUIS COUNTY
EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS
PLAN
USEPA REGION 7
MIXED RADIATION
HAZARD RESPONSE: FACT SHEET SUPERFUND
DIVISION EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
________________________________________
Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services Radiological Emergency Response Program
Jefferson City, Missouri
These instruments measure gamma radiation to identify unknown radioactive isotopes. EPA Region 7 also has approximately fifteen handheld meters that can detect either alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. These meters are primarily designed for measuring radiation on ground or building surfaces but can be used to detect higher levels of airborne radiation. In addition, EPA Region 7 has two portable portal monitors which could be used to assist with personal decontamination efforts. Most of this equipment is stored in Kansas City, but a subset of the equipment is stored at our facility in Fenton.
HAZARD RESPONSE: FACT SHEET SUPERFUND
DIVISION EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
________________________________________
Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services Radiological Emergency Response Program
Jefferson City, Missouri
These instruments measure gamma radiation to identify unknown radioactive isotopes. EPA Region 7 also has approximately fifteen handheld meters that can detect either alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. These meters are primarily designed for measuring radiation on ground or building surfaces but can be used to detect higher levels of airborne radiation. In addition, EPA Region 7 has two portable portal monitors which could be used to assist with personal decontamination efforts. Most of this equipment is stored in Kansas City, but a subset of the equipment is stored at our facility in Fenton.
