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US Navy Sailors Sue, Readings On Ships During Disaster
[Translate] We mentioned previously how a group of sailors are suing TEPCO and the Japanese government for withholding information and lying to the public and the US Navy about the radiation levels near Fukushima Daiichi during the early days of the disaster. FOIA releases from the NRC document some of the radiation levels and reporting from those early days that may have been part of the reason for the lawsuit. FOIA documents report a number of readings taken on the USS Ronald Reagan while it was 100 miles and 130 miles out to sea. These readings were taken March 13th according to NRC documents. The readings are as follows all taken from the NRC transcripts: 1. 7.5 times 10 to the minus 9 th microcuries per milliliter. 100 miles out at 1300 March 13 2. Three … Read entire article »
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SDF General Blames Nuclear Safety Myth For Lack Of Nuclear Response Training
[Translate] In an interesting contrast to what we have heard from other parties involved in the Fukushima disaster, the SDF general in charge shares his insight on the early days of the disaster. In contrast to TEPCO’s lie to the public strategy and the central government’s run around in a panic strategy, the SDF seemed to handle the disaster in a focused manner. General Miyajima addressed the risks involved and possible worst case scenario. The SDF and the fire departments that were joined to the SDF for the disaster seemed to know what was going on and acted quickly without the hindrance of keeping up appearances as both TEPCO and the central government seemed to focus on. Miyajima mentions that the only related training to handle a nuclear disaster came from their anti-terrorism … Read entire article »
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Ongoing Health Care For Firefighters Who Battled Fukushima
[Translate] The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has established a system to provide ongoing health care and health checks for firefighters who battled the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Firefighters from Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki and Osaka battled the meltdowns during the first days of the disaster at the plant. If the agreement is formally adopted they will receive health checks for leukemia and cataracts even into retirement. The program would start with obtaining body radiation counts and go on to cover early screenings for known health effects. There is also speculation that SDF forces who also assisted with the disaster may be covered by such a plan. Still no word about any similar coverage being provided by the government for the workers that have battled the disaster since March. This article would not be possible without … Read entire article »
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