Now all three of the reactor's have failed it looks like. Another explosion happened early this morning and they've extended the evacuation area to 30 km. I'm not going to let it stress me out (ha, well i'm not going to let it stress me out even more) unless it gets to 100km. Then i'm evac-ing.
Some TV stations have gone back to a semi-regular programming (channels 12, 4 and 16) and my area still hasn't been put on the black out list (which is good).
I wish that all the info coming at me about the situation regarding the nuclear plants was less mixed and confusing.
Here's what the governor of Tokyo has to say about the matter:
I wish that all the info coming at me about the situation regarding the nuclear plants was less mixed and confusing.
Here's what the governor of Tokyo has to say about the matter:
"There is no damage in Tokyo resulting from radioactivity. Due to
radioactive discharge at the plants, the words "radiation exposure" are being overly
emphasized and unduly arousing fear among people; however, looking at
nationally observed values, there will be absolutely no effect on Tokyo which is
located a considerable distance away from the plant sites. In order to
reassure the citizens of Tokyo, we are currently organizing and preparing to
publish collected information on the TMG website." (sent to me by my program coordinator in Oregon)
I've been advised by my program coordinator to maybe go south for a week to watch how this plays out but I can't afford that and have no where to stay non-the-less.
ugh, life.Jamie
3 comments:
Well now you have a plan. So stick with it. Debbie
I'm just an anomynous reader, but hell, I'd die of anxiety if I were you. Is there no chance of going home and see if you can come back in a few weeks when there some more certain reports?
I'm really sorry to post something like, but I've been following all your entries lately and I'm just so afraid that you're putting yourself in health danger where there is no need 'cause you have safe home somewhere far away....I'm sure even your hostfamily would understand this decision.
But in the end you are there and can maybe estimate the situation better than us.
All the best wishes though and I hope Japan stays strong, I feel so terribly sorry for them.
Steph
Dshoover --> oh boy am I sticking with it.
KiwiSteph--> thank you for your support! I've decided that i'm going to stay and wait this one out (or until i'm truly forced to leave). I'm ignoring the media and just keeping an eye on the US embassy in case of evacuation. I've advised my family back home to stop watching the news (as i've done) because they're hyping it up more than it needs to be I think. Sure the situation in the north is dire but here in Tokyo life is fairly normal.
Continue to keep Japan in your thoughts though! I'll keep updating as much as possible on the situation.
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