Event Resources

Archived information from the 2011 Japan Radiation Event

This information is no longer being updated as this is not considered a local hazard at this time.

On this page:

• Oregon Fact Sheets
• Oregon Questions and Answers
• Federal Government Information
• Other Resources

State continues monitoring: no public health risk from radiation

Oregon Fact Sheets

• No Health Risk to Oregon from Japanese Radiation Events - Updated: 04/04/2011 11:22 AM
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• Information on Potassium Iodide (KI) - Updated: 04/04/2011 11:28 AM
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Oregon Questions and Answers

• Event in Japan and Monitoring in Oregon - Updated: 4/6/2011 5:00 PM
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• Rainwater and Drinking Water Information - Updated 4/8/2011 11:19 AM
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Federal Government Information

The federal government is now providing information on various agency websites. They include:

• Centers for Disease Control - Radiation Information - Under "2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami," see Current Situation Updates from the federal government as well as Radiation and Health, Radiation and Treatment and Information for Specific Groups.  CDC Radiation Fact Sheet
  
• Customs and Border Protection - See CBP statement concerning radiation monitoring of travelers, goods from Japan.
• Environmental Protection Agency Questions and Answers
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration - For information related to imported food (including seafood imported from Japan) see the FDA's frequently asked questions.
  
• United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Information on measuring radiation
• Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Aquatic Systems -- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, April 7, 2011

Other Resources

• American Red Cross -  Coping with the Japanese Earthquake, Tsunami and Radiation Disaster

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