What should a citizen do if they find a sealed source of radioactive material? Are the sources marked with a radiation hazard sign?
Citizens should stay away from any hazardous material or device, or suspicious package, and should immediately notify the law enforcement authority for the jurisdiction where the material, device, or package is found. Depending on the condition of the source, a radiation symbol may or may not be present. Local law enforcement staff will contact appropriate authorities, who can respond to such objects found in public areas. Only trained responders should approach such objects, with proper equipment, to retrieve or examine them. With the implementation of the NSTS, law enforcement authorities will have a tool to match nationally tracked sealed sources to their rightful owners.
