Beijing to hold first nuclear terror drill next month
20 June 2007
Beijing will conduct its first-ever drill to test responses to a potential terrorist nuclear attack next month, the municipal government announced on Tuesday, according to Beijing Youth (in Chinese). The drill would focus on a scenario in which a "dirty bomb" loaded with explosives and radioactive substances is set off outside an Olympic stadium. The bureaus involved would have to immediately react to the bomb. Using radiation detectors, the fire brigade would first find a safe route into the scene of the "bombing" before rescuers could enter to give first aid. Medical teams would then give a radiation rating and define the type of radiation so that the injured could receive appropriate treatment. The drill will involve several government bureaus, including environmental protection, the center for disease control and the fire brigade.