Re: Dirty Bomb - CNN Accuracy?

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John,



Do you really think someone contaminated with 

radioactive materials should go home and contaminate 

car, family and home or should they go to the nearest 

hospital that has plans in place for decontamination 

prior to possible treatment?



Bill Field

> While listening to Fox News, I noted that the report of the dirty bomb had 

> some good information from a consultant, don't recall his name.  He said that 

> those exposed to the radioactivity should not panic, but should go home 

> normally, change and launder their clothing, and take a warm shower.  All 

> very good advice, in my opinion.  Hopefully, more of this will appear on the 

> news and analysis programs.

> 

> 

> 

> John Andrews

> Knoxville, Tennessee

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