In the immediate aftermath of last month's earthquake in Japan that led to the shutdown of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, it was hard to find reliable English language sources of information. Now, thanks to our friends at the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF), we have a comprehensive list of Web sites and sources you can rely on.
JAIF English home page
Japan Nuclear Technology Institute (JANTI) English home page
Tokyo Electric Power Company's English home page
Nuclear Safety Commission
Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station (Niigata Prefecture)
JAIF English home page
- Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPS and Niigata Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake consolidates useful links to correct information.
Japan Nuclear Technology Institute (JANTI) English home page
Tokyo Electric Power Company's English home page
- Press Releases section provides first-hand information on the updated plant status and impact of the earthquake.
Nuclear Safety Commission
Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station (Niigata Prefecture)
Comments
"The door to the emergency response office, set up in the administration building, was initially jammed, denying access to workers who tried to use the emergency phones there that had direct connections to the local government and local fire department.The suspension of water supplies means that most toilet facilities, with some exceptions, remain unavailable. These experiences provide a valuable lesson in formulating response to future emergencies."
No matter how well prepared you are for contingencies, there's always something to learn from experience.
Matthew B.