"At approximately 0700 local (Japan) time, 15 March 2011, sensitive instrumentation on USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) pier-side in Yokosuka, detected low levels of radioactivity from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant. While there is no danger to the public, Commander, Naval Forces Japan is recommending limited precautionary measures for personnel on Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Naval Air Facility Atsugi, including: A. Limiting outdoor activities. B. Securing external ventilation systems as much as practical. These measures are strictly precautionary in nature. We do not expect that any United States Federal radiation exposure limits will be exceeded even if no precautionary measures are taken. We are continuing to analyze the situation and will update you as we learn more."
The above is an update directly from the Yokosuka Naval Base Website. We are watching the situation closely here and know that countries across the world are evacuating citizens from Tokyo. The US has yet to take such action. John highly doubts that his orders will be cancelled since we are so close to moving, but there may be a chance that his orders could be postponed. If that's the case he would work at the nearest Naval Facility in San Jose while we waited to be given the okay.
That's all I know for now and will keep updating as I have more information. The movers have confirmed they will be here on March 22 with our household items arriving in Yokosuka on May 6.
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