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... D-1 The following best practice relates specifically to an attack using a radiological dispersion device (RDD) ; however, the concepts presented relating to the development of a decontamination plan are applicable for any incident that requires decontamination.
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... D-2 A Compendium of Best Practices and Lessons Learned Sample Decontamination Plan (Continued)
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... Sample Decontamination Plan D-3 • Decontamination or demolition: Decontamination of some structures could be impractical or impossible in some cases. The decision to decontaminate or to demolish a structure should be made on a case-by-case basis.
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... D-4 A Compendium of Best Practices and Lessons Learned Sample Decontamination Plan (Continued)
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... Sample Decontamination Plan D-5 • Security and safety: Jurisdictions should have provisions in place to supply and secure the shortterm storage site. These provisions could include guards patrolling the site, a clearly demarcated perimeter enclosed with fences or walls, and signs that identify the site as radioactive.

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