Radiological Activity in Japan

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The Fukushima Daiichi and Daini Nuclear Power Stations continue to have problems with their cooling systems as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the north east coast of Japan on March 11, 2011.

The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control is working with Federal, Provincial and Pacific Northwest partners to closely monitor this situation, including radiation levels, as a result of this terrible tragedy. Radiation monitoring stations are in place along the entire West Coast of North America including Alaska, British Columbia and Washington State.

For information and updates on the status of the Japan Nuclear Emergency, please visit the websites listed under Links and Resources below.

Links and resources:

• Provincial Emergency Program
• International Atomic Energy Agency
• B.C. Centre for Disease Control
• B.C. Ministry of Health - Frequently Asked Questions
• Public Safety Canada - Frequent Asked Questions
• Potassium Iodide Tablets - Frequently Asked Questions 

Emergency Preparedness Workshops

In light of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Corporation of Delta encourages everyone to be prepared for an emergency.

Contact us to schedule a free emergency preparedness workshop to learn how you can get your home, family or workplace prepared for an emergency. Emergency Program staff are available to deliver presentations to a group of 15 individuals or more.

To arrange a workshop, contact the Emergency Program Office at (604) 952-3101 or email emergencyprogram@corp.delta.bc.ca