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Radiological Preparedness & Response: Advisory Team for Environment, Food and Health

  • Advisory Team

    The Advisory Team for Environment, Food and Health is a radiological emergency response group whose federal members provide state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments with health and safety recommendations.

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. 

  • Request Support

    A Team member agencies: USDA, CDC, FDA, EPA

    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. 

    Request Advisory Team Support
  • Advisory Team and Capabilities

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    The Advisory Team provides coordinated advice and recommendations for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) and federal governments in radiation emergencies.

    Learn More About the Advisory Team Capabilities
  • How to Activate

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    In the event of a radiological or nuclear incident/emergency, the Advisory Team can be activated by contacting the EPA Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

    Learn How to Activate the Advisory Team
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Last updated on May 1, 2025
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