Director Cores Starting to Melt Here in Japan :(

[Sheila]

This is not looking good. At the front gate of the Nuclear plant, levels are so high that in a 1 hour time frame, people would be exposed to 3 years worth of regular radiation.

The levels here in Tokyo are normally around 15 ... in the last hour they moved up to 20, then spiked to 25. 80 is critical. I'm still calm, but starting to worry a bit. More so for my 2 year old & 3 year old.

Please keep all of the people here in Japan in your thoughts/prayers. Especially those closer to the epicenter & the nuclear plants.

According to FEMA, if a full nuclear incident occurs the 2 worry ranges are 10 miles where people are affected and a 50 mile radius where crops, livestock & water sources are affected. I mapped us at 205 miles, but the base is saying 187 miles. I guess mine was driving distance, not a straight line. But either way, we are out of the super stressful zone and just getting moderate raises in levels.

We have been instructed to remain indoors - minimize outdoor exposure & secure outside ventilation sources into our homes (A/C units are to be turned off). If we are exposed, we are to shower with soap & change clothes. We are not in a "treatment" zone, just a "minimize exposure" zone.

 

[baychef]

We are watching CNN non-stop in my area, Sheila and are so concerned for all in Japan. I can not imagine how frightening this all is. The news just keeps getting worse. I hear that they sent some experts in nuclear plants from the US but this seems like a situation they may have not experienced before. Tons of prayers coming to all of you. God must be deaf with all of the prayers coming from me lately!! I am confident he is listening, however!ray:

 

[pamperedbecky]

Sheila,
I am praying for you and your family. This whole thing is so unbelievable and heartbreaking. I can't even imagine what this is like for everyone over there being affected in some way or another. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[chefruthie]

I'm also praying for you,your family and the people in Japan. Thank you for keeping us updated on the situation.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I keep watching the news and I keep praying.

ray:

 

[Sheila]

Thanks everyone. The Geiger Counter server keeps getting too busy for me to refresh ... the last time I was able to get in was probably 15 min's ago and this is what we are facing ...https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/199884_1891890662187_1389121744_3024311_2956871_n.jpgI'm starting to get a bit nervous over here.

 

[Sheila]

Oh, wow. That was 40 min's ago! I didn't realize it had been that long since I saw an update.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

praying, praying, praying...

 

[Sheila]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189454_1891975144299_1389121744_3024345_4331648_n.jpg

 

[Sheila]

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/15_24.html

 

[richsimpkinsg]

praying for you, your family, and the nation of Japan. ♥

 

[baychef]

I know it is not what you want to do, but can you leave? I know your husband is there but the more I hear, the more nervous I am for you. It is not an easy task just to leave, I realize.

Also, from what the media is saying, I am so impressed by the polite manner of people in Japan. How refreshing. I feel so bad for the entire nation.

ray:ray:ray:ray:ray: (they don't have a worried face...we need one right now)

 

[baychef]

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/15_24.html

Great link thanks for sharing.

 

[annew]

Sheila I'm praying for you & your family & the nation of Japan to be safe!

 

[Sheila]

Well, I've learned a LOT today. First of all ... the fact that that chart only goes to 100 is no big deal. It looked scary that we were almost topped out, but I learned that 100 is the maximum recommended amount for a person in 1 day. Apparently we'd have to hit 50X that amount for it to be fatal. 10X what we hit today would increase our chances of getting cancer by 5% ... so we were a lot more safe than what we thought today. The base came along & told us to all stay inside with the windows & doors closed, turning off the A/C units so we didn't draw in outside air. Then watching that Geiger Counter climb ... well it was a bit unnerving.I'm more relaxed now! But we are looking at just going ahead & getting us out of here for a while. Hubby has no choice but to stay. The kids & I are free to go! I'll let you ladies know if/when that happens. Hoping for Dallas since we have friends/family there ... but I'll take Okinawa or Hawaii with friends too. We are just looking at what's easiest.

 

[annew]

Good news Sheila! I know it's hard leaving your husband behind but better to be safe w/the kids

 

[Inomiamenda]

Wow Sheila!
You (and everyone in Japan but you especially) have been in my thoughts and prayers continually. I am glad to hear that you may be getting out with the munchkins. Sending many many hugs your way.