NNSA Radiological Assistance Program to lend hand

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Source: Los Alamos Monitor

In order to augment existing radiological effects of the Las Conchas fire, Los Alamos National Laboratory will have teams from the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Radiological Assistance Program available as early as Tuesday. RAP provides resources (trained personnel and equipment) to evaluate, assess, advise, isotopically identify, search for, and assist in the mitigation of actual or perceived nuclear or radiological hazards. RAP teams are comprised of volunteer NNSA federal and contractor personnel specifically trained to perform nuclear and radiological response activities.

Read more: http://www.lamonitor.com/content/nnsa-radiological-assistance-program-lend-hand

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Los Alamos Study Group has scheduled a meeting to discuss wildfire threats. It will be held Tuesday June 28 from 7 - 9 pm at St. John's United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe, in Room 116.