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Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 27, 2011 at 1:18am

I just cancelled my trip to Japan leaving April 13. I booked it 2 days before the earthquake:(

Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 27, 2011 at 12:04am

My kiddo called me at 3am this morning. I was so glad to hear from him.

Comment by kimcodty on March 26, 2011 at 5:32pm

I finally heard from my son.  He said that everything was going well and will be in port to get supplies.  I was so glad to hear his voice.  Makes you feel better to talk to him.  My prayers and thoughts are with them all.

 

Comment by robinsnest on March 25, 2011 at 6:47pm

Hi All! New to this group, but wonder if you all have connected by e-mail to Curtis Wilburs' ombudsman?  I get updates, news, and a monthly newsletter since I connected.  It's a great way to keep up with the sailors, and also what's happening on the base and in Japan.

Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 21, 2011 at 10:26am

Thanks Ang. My son finally emailed me & said he's fine, but disappointed. I asked why, but he replied "it's nothin, I'm alright". Just enough to make me worry! Don't know if it's something going on there or the fact that his girlfriend of 3 years broke up with him thru email last Thursday. Or it could be a combination of both:(

Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 20, 2011 at 10:52pm

Has anyone heard anything over the weekend? I'm worried that I haven't heard from my Sailor.

Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 17, 2011 at 2:04pm

I heard they moved farther south and will be a refueling station

Comment by kimcodty on March 17, 2011 at 1:44pm

Hello everyone.  Has anyone heard if our sailors have been on land yet or are they still out in the water dodging the radiation smoke.  That was the last I heard.

Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 16, 2011 at 9:30pm

Willow: I received this today re: radiation. My son said they are headed south to help as a refuel station.

 

A Message to American Citizens from Ambassador John V. Roos - March 17

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Department of Energy and other technical experts in the U.S. Government have reviewed the scientific and technical information they have collected from assets in country, as well as what the Government of Japan has disseminated, in response to the deteriorating situation at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Consistent with the NRC guidelines that apply to such a situation in the United States, we are recommending, as a precaution, that American citizens who live within 50 miles (80 kilometers) of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant evacuate the area or to take shelter indoors if safe evacuation is not practical.

We want to underscore that there are numerous factors in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, including weather, wind direction and speed, and the nature of the reactor problem that affect the risk of radioactive contamination within this 50 mile (80 km) radius or the possibility of lower-level radioactive materials reaching greater distances.

The U.S. Embassy will continue to update American citizens as the situation develops. U.S. citizens in need of emergency assistance should send an e-mail to JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov with detailed information about their location and contact information, and monitor the U.S. Department of State website at travel.state.gov.

The United States is continuing to do everything in its power to help Japan and American citizens who were there at the time of these tragic events. To support our citizens there, the Embassy is working around the clock. We have our consular services available 24 hours a day to determine the whereabouts and well-being of all U.S. citizens in Japan and we have offered our Japanese friends assistance, including disaster response experts, search and rescue teams, technical advisers with nuclear expertise, and logistical support from the United States military.

Comment by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on March 15, 2011 at 12:03am

I received this from the Curtis Wilbur Ombudsman:

 

CNFJ RADIATION ANNOUNCEMENT

All,

At approximately 0700 local (Japan) time, 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.

 

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