Regarding the massive earthquake on Mar. 11.
First of all, I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to all who were affected by the massive earthquake and tsunami in the eastern Japan.
We at NIMS suffered various damages on our equipment and facilities. However, fortunately no staff member was hurt. At this moment we are concentrating our efforts toward evaluating the damages and making plans for recovery. There has been NO leakage of harmful materials to the surrounding area.
We are seriously concerned about the leakage of radioactive materials from the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. NIMS has been measuring the radiation level at our Sengen-site, and the local radiation data are available on our website. Also we are providing this information to the local government in Tsukuba. This is our attempt to provide scientific information to the public, and to contribute to the better public understanding of the situation. Similar data are provided by other research organizations in Tsukuba.
Electricity and water supplies as well as Internet connection have been restored, and the staff at NIMS is working very hard to recover from the damage. We very much appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
We at NIMS suffered various damages on our equipment and facilities. However, fortunately no staff member was hurt. At this moment we are concentrating our efforts toward evaluating the damages and making plans for recovery. There has been NO leakage of harmful materials to the surrounding area.
We are seriously concerned about the leakage of radioactive materials from the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. NIMS has been measuring the radiation level at our Sengen-site, and the local radiation data are available on our website. Also we are providing this information to the local government in Tsukuba. This is our attempt to provide scientific information to the public, and to contribute to the better public understanding of the situation. Similar data are provided by other research organizations in Tsukuba.
Electricity and water supplies as well as Internet connection have been restored, and the staff at NIMS is working very hard to recover from the damage. We very much appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
