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Japan Earthquake/Tsunami

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Fukushima has two nuclear plants; Fukushima No. 1, which has six reactors (three of which were offline at the time of the quake) and Fukushima No. 2, which has four reactors.

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission says that the two experts it has sent to Japan are specialists in boiling water nuclear reactors, and part of a broader US aid team sent to the disaster zone.
 

Some of the footage coming out of Japan are truly horrific.....

R.I.P...!!!!

The world needs to get it's act together and send as much help as possible.
 
I think whats needed is coordinated response thankfully the world hasn't gone in mob handed and made things potentially worse i think while it may seem slow the response is the correct one
 
everton_de_vina_del_mar said:
Good to see Obama getting his prioritys right

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalp...enough-for-golf-obama-back-on-the-course.html
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U.S. 7th Fleet ships and aircraft are providing assistance to Japan following the devastating earthquake that occurred on March 11. The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, which includes the cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), the destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and the combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10), arrived near the east coast of Honshu today (March 13, local).

It flew several H-60 helicopter missions today conducting surveys of the at-sea debris field, and ashore delivering four drops of humanitarian supplies. Helicopters are currently conducting an evacuation of 600 people from the city of Takata. In the coming days, USS Ronald Reagan will serve as an afloat platform for refueling helicopters from the Japan Self Defense Force, Japan Coast Guard, fire and police and other civilian authorities involved in rescue and recovery efforts ashore. The destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) are at sea east of Miyagi Prefecture assisting Japanese authorities with providing at-sea search and rescue and recovery operations. An additional destroyer, USS Mustin (DDG 89), departed Yokosuka today to assist as well.

USS Tortuga (LSD 46) onloaded two heavy-lift MH-53 helicopters off the coast of Pohang, Republic of Korea, last night (March 12 local). The ship is proceeding to Otaru on the island of Hokkaido where it will onload 700 Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel, and deliver them to Akita, on the northwest corner of Honshu. USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), USS Essex (LHD 2), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) are transiting to the area from Southeast Asia.

They are expected to begin arriving March 16. U.S. Navy P-3 "Orion" aircraft from VP-4 are flying missions to survey and assess the debris field at sea.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Japan during this difficult time.


I'm a massive critic of Obama, but he has got his priorities right on Japan.
 

It's really heart breaking to see everything unfold and not being able to help. I am very keen to fly over there and offer whatever help within my limited means. Well at least I am still capable of lifting heavy objects, not sure if it helps. I tried googling for ways to offer myself as part of relieve and humanitarian effort but so far I've got no luck. I hope someone can give me some direction as to how to get it done. I am serious about flying over there even if it means exposing myself to radiation.
 
Axlswhk said:
It's really heart breaking to see everything unfold and not being able to help. I am very keen to fly over there and offer whatever help within my limited means. Well at least I am still capable of lifting heavy objects, not sure if it helps. I tried googling for ways to offer myself as part of relieve and humanitarian effort but so far I've got no luck. I hope someone can give me some direction as to how to get it done. I am serious about flying over there even if it means exposing myself to radiation.
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Admiral intentions but seriously you'd be as welcome as a fart in a space suit unless you have the skills that are urgently needed.

I will say there are many organizations over here that are desperate for help maybe think about giving one of those your much valued free time?
 
Axlswhk said:
It's really heart breaking to see everything unfold and not being able to help. I am very keen to fly over there and offer whatever help within my limited means. Well at least I am still capable of lifting heavy objects, not sure if it helps. I tried googling for ways to offer myself as part of relieve and humanitarian effort but so far I've got no luck. I hope someone can give me some direction as to how to get it done. I am serious about flying over there even if it means exposing myself to radiation.
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Takes specialist training mate and probably about two years experience in various roles.

If you want to do something like that you should consider volunteer work with the International Red Cross.

Obviously you're not going to be expected nor allowed to do anything outside your expertise.
 

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