Where to Report Radioactive Release

In the event of a release of any radioactive material, facility managers must call the Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Protection 24 hour line. This number is 614-644-2727. There is also an emergency line that can be reached by dialing 614-722-7221.

These notifications are in addition to the notifications detailed above in the “How to report a release-immediate actions” section. Staff at the Bureau of Radiation Protection will report the information to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission if appropriate.

In an interview with a key contact at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH), it was learned that the CCBH does not have the capability to respond to a radiological release, and there is no staff member there that deals specifically with radiological releases. However, the CCBH would like to receive notification of any such event if it occurs in Cuyahoga County. Notifications should first be made to the Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Protection.