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HPS Monitoring Situation in Ukraine

The Health Physics Society (HPS) continues to monitor the situation in Ukraine with concern for the safety of civilians and for the nation's nuclear power stations.

HPS is the home for specialists in radiation safety. Our "Ask the Experts" website has received an influx of questions from around the world regarding nuclear accidents.

Please monitor IAEA.org for updates regarding the nuclear or radiological conditions in Ukraine and HPS.org/publicinformation/ate for general questions and answers regarding radiation.

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