Today marks Day 6 since the deadly earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. I have been following the news about the rescue operation and most importantly, the crisis that is happening at Fukushima nuclear power plant.
We have been talking about the disaster here and then, and sometimes I pause for a moment and think what will I do if I was in that kind of situation.
Here are some quotes off the news which is kinda depressing.
I am deeply hurt by the grievous situation in the affected areas. The number of deceased and missing increases by the day and we cannot know how many victims there will be. My hope is that as many people possible are found safe.
I hope from the bottom of my heart that the people will, hand in hand, treat each other with compassion and overcome these difficult times.
– Japan emperor Akihito quoted while addressing the nation
Japan is more competent than any European country when it comes to radiation treatment, but they are dealing with an awful lot right now and so we made this offer and are ready to help if they blow the whistle.
After a person has been radiated, you have three to four days before they’re on the cusp of severe complications. At that point they could be put on a flight to Europe if Japanese facilities are overwhelmed.
– European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
And an indication of just how short people are of supplies, having lost their homes and their entire towns in some instances, they have been boiling that snow water for drinking water.
– as reported by Al-Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett
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