Broward County Health Department: To promote and protect the health and safety of all persons in Broward County through the delivery of quality public health services
Environmental Health
Radiological Health

The Department of Health and the Broward County Health Department’s Radiation Control Program is designed to reduce radiation exposure to the public. The Bureau of Radiation Control’s Priorities are:

  1. To respond to radiation incidents and allegations.
  2. Inspect radioactive material licensees.
  3. Inspect radiation machines and Radiological Technologist Certifications.

Links of Interest (All Links will open in a new window):

Ionizing Radiation Machines (X-ray)
Registration and inspection of devices, such as x-ray machines, which produce ionizing radiation.
Radioactive Materials
Licensing and inspection of facilities, such as hospitals and universities, which use radioactive materials.
Radiologic Technology
Certification of people who operate radiation machines or administer radioactive materials to patients.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Monitoring of Florida's radiological environment, including around the state's five nuclear power reactors; potassium iodide (KI) usage; emergency preparedness training; and response to radiation incidents.
Nonionizing Radiation Machines (Lasers)
Registration of high-power lasers.

Emergency Information

In the event of an Accident, Damage, Loss, Theft, Spill, or Contamination Involving Radioactive Materials, or Exposure from Radiation-Producing equipment, immediately call 911, or for State Radiation Emergency Notification and Assistance call: (407) 297-2095.

When reporting an incident, please provide as much of the following information as possible:

  • Name and identification of caller
  • Date and time of the incident
  • Address or exact location of the incident
  • Extent of injuries and physical damage
  • Type and amount of material(s) involved
  • Condition of material(s) involved

In the event of suspected contamination:

  • Seal off contaminated area, close windows, doors, and ventilation to other areas.
  • Limit access to contaminated area, Keep People OUT !
  • Do not track radioactivity throughout the building, remember your shoes and clothing may be contaminated.

Broward County Contact Phone Numbers:

  • (954) 467-4823
  • (954) 467-4833