How would officials respond to a dirty bomb attack?
Officials would restrict public access to the contaminated area, call in experts to assess the degree of radioactive contamination, and decontaminate the area. People in the vicinity of the explosion would be checked for contamination, decontaminated if necessary, and receive follow-up medical attention if needed.
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