Arrangements for Preparedness for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency

Under the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, one function of the IAEA is to collect and disseminate to States Parties and Member 20 States information concerning methodologies, techniques and available results of research relating to response to such emergencies. The primary objectives of the "Safety Guide", co-sponsored by FAO, OCHA, ILO, PAHO, WHO, are to provide guidance on preparedness and response for a nuclear or radiological emergency, to describe appropriate responses to a range of emergencies, and to provide background information on past experience, thus helping the user to better implement arrangements that address the underlying issues.