TEPP
Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP)
A Comprehensive Emergency Management System established by the U.S. Department of Energy
TEPP
Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP)

Compressed MERRTT

The Compressed MERRTT program is delivered in approximately 8 classroom hours and includes all of the following modules:

  1. Radiological Basics
  2. Biological Effects
  3. Radioactive Material Shipping Packages
  4. Hazard Recognition
  5. Radiological Survey Instruments & Dosimetry Devices
  6. Patient Handling
  7. Decontamination, Disposal and Documentation

In addition to the modules listed above, a minimum of three of the following hands-on exercise activities will also be covered:

  1. Instrument Use
  2. Assessing Package Integrity
  3. Bunker Gear Decontamination
  4. Patient Handling
  5. Personnel Survey
  6. Picture Card

Event

Dates
10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026
Location
Texas State Technical College "Ludlum's Open House"
Address
300 Homer K. Taylor Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
Local Point of Contact
Forrest Weston
(512) 751-4584
forrest.weston@dshs.texas.gov
Comment
Open House registration: Join us for Ludlum’s Open House, October 6-8, 2026, Each session runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Address for FedEx: Radiation Security Division: Attn: Open House – CMERRTT 404 W 4th St Sweetwater, TX 79556

State Contact

Forrest Weston
(512) 751-4584
forrest.weston@dshs.texas.gov

TEPP Coordinator

For more information about this event, please contact the TEPP Coordinator.

Daniel Witwer
(575) 200-5994
daniel.witwer@wipp.ws