About the Author
Jordan Arnswald began working in this field as an NNSA Graduate Program Fellow, where she gained an understanding of the nuclear enterprise and federal budget process. She completed her undergraduate degree in biology, attained a master’s degree in national security studies, and is currently pursuing a PhD in public safety with an emphasis on emergency management.
Having a better understanding of threats and knowing what to do in emergency situations allows people to make safer decisoins and makes them less likely to panic. Experts in the radiological emergency response field and agencies prepare to respond to radiological emergencies, but widespread and general knowledge on the topic could be improved.
