FDA and EPA Nuclear Radiation Monitoring

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Here's a better set of webpages that offer information about possible nuclear radiation reaching the United States.

Joint EPA/FDA Statement: Update on Ongoing Monitoring - on steps taken to increase the level of nationwide monitoring of milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other potential exposure routes.

Japanese Nuclear Emergency: EPA's Radiation Air Monitoring - home page

EPA's RadNet Monitoring Data - a map of radiation monitoring stations

EPA - Daily Data Summary - from the EPA's RadNet Monitoring Data

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FDA - Monitoring Japan - Radiation Safety

The FDA has a public health page in light of the situation in Japan, FDA - Radiation Safety - Food Safety and Medical Products.

The Q and A format speaks to foods exported from Japan, and has some information about potassium iodide (KI).

iOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets, 130 mg (14 Tablets)

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US Radiation Map For Average Citizens

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Given recent events, my eye is drawn to anything nuclear or radiation-related.

I stumbled across the Radiation Network's National Radiation Map that depicts environmental radiation levels across the United States. The map also shows locations of nuclear sites.

Interesting stuff, and be aware of the disclaimer:

The operator of this web site, can not independently verify that the Radiation Levels, or any Radiation Alerts, that are displayed on this Radiation Map are correct and valid.  Among other possibilities, Geiger counter malfunctions or proximity of the counters to certain medical procedures or to radioactive items can cause high readings at a Monitoring Station.

You might also be interested in:
A Wikipedia list of the world's nuclear reactors

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Radiation Risk - To Potassium Iodide or Not - KI

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Updated May 29, 2024

Call me paranoid. Many years ago, I bought a bunch of KI (potassium iodide) for our household. We live in earthquake country, the San Francisco bay area, and there are certainly nuclear plants in CA.

If you're thinking about taking KI, you'll want to read up on it first:  Potassium Iodide (KI) - CDC.gov

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