Radiological Preparedness & Response: Advisory Team for Environment, Food and Health
When activated during radiation emergencies, the Advisory Team for Environment, Food and Health (Advisory Team or A-Team) is tasked with providing protective action recommendations to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments on behalf of its member agencies. The permanent membership includes representatives from EPA, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, the Advisory Team is chaired by EPA.
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Request Support
To request Advisory Team support for non-emergency situations, such as exercises, outreach, or to send us questions or comments, please select the button below to submit inquiries.
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Advisory Team and Capabilities
The Advisory Team provides coordinated advice and recommendations for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) and federal governments in radiation emergencies.
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How to Activate
In the event of a radiological or nuclear incident/emergency, the Advisory Team can be activated by contacting the EPA Emergency Operations Center (EOC).