Japanese Earthquake Tsunami Resources
This page provides situational awareness on the response to the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that occured near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on 10 March 2011 at 9:46 PM Pacific Standard Time. This earthquake generated a tsunami and together they caused injury, loss of life, and severe damage to many areas within Japan.
Disclaimer: The following links are provided to consolidate information sources that may be useful to personnel with concerns or questions related to the current nuclear radiation incident in Japan. Personnel are advised to always check with their command or local base for pertinent information and guidance. The information found in the links below do not necessarily supersede local guidance or policy.
FAQ's
- U.S. BUREAU OF NAVY MEDICINE & SURGERY (BUMED) COMMUNICATION GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES REGARDING RADIATION EXPOSURE (17 MAR 11)
- Ionizing Radiation Clinical Information
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation Emergency Medical Managment (REMM)
- CDC Information about Radiation
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Emergency Response
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - F.A.Q.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- World Health Organization
Beneficiary Information
General Guidance
- Radiation - Medical Issues
- Earthquakes (CDC)
- Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA)
- Tsunamis (CDC)
- Tsunami (NOAA)
- U.S. Warnings (NOAA)
- What to Do After an Earthquake (FEMA)
- World Fact Book (CIA)
- ALFOODACT 004-2011 Suspension of Food Procurement from Specified Regions and Prefectures of Japan
- USPACOM Guidance for Iodine-131 Levels in Water in Japan
Finding People
Geographical Resources
- Earthquakes (USGS)
- Tsunami Warnings/Advisories, Tsunami Information (Perry-Castaneda Library)
- Japan Meteorological Agency (Japanese Government)
Stress Management
- NMCPHC Website Stress Management
- Radiation Emergency Medical Management (Radiation Event Medical Management),U.S. Dept. of HHS - REMM
- Military One Source
- Military One Source Japan Resources
- Fleet Family Support Centers
- Red Cross
- CDC - Disaster Mental Health
- Psychological First Aid Manual
- VA Resources
- After Deployment
Risk Communication
- Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CDC)
- Wallet Cards (CDC)
- World Health Organization - Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Reference Guide for Media
- Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Field Guide for the Media
- Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders
- Tools for the Media and Public Health Communicators
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Risk Communication in Action - the risk communication workbook
- CDC Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - A Primer on Health Risk Communication
- NMCPHC Guide to Public Meetings
Other Resources
- State Department (US Embassy Tokyo)
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- DoDEA - Japan Authorized Departure
- TRICARE Tsunami Resources
- Navy Family Accountablility and Assessment System - NFAAS
- Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event (HHS)
- Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency
- International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA)
- United States Pacific Command Website
- Department of the Navy Civilian Human Resources Website
- Commander Naval Personnel Website
- Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Military OneSource
- Radiation Safety (FDA)
Health Care Provider/Allied Sciences Information
Hospitals / Clinicians / Allied Sciences
- U.S. BUREAU OF NAVY MEDICINE & SURGERY (BUMED) COMMUNICATION GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES REGARDING RADIATION EXPOSURE (17 MAR 11)
- Ionizing Radiation Clinical Information
- Radiation Emergency Medical Management(DHHS)
- Medical Treatment of Radiological Casualties: Current Concepts
- Radiation - Medical Issues
- MILVAX (DOD)
- Medical Management & Patient Advisement (CDC)
- After an Earthquake: Management of Crush Injuries & Crush Syndrome (CDC)
- Earthquake Information for Clinicians (CDC)
- Emergency Wound Management for Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
- Field Manual 4-02.10 - Theater Hospitalization, January 2005 (CDC)
- Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea(CDC)
- Healthy Water(CDC)
- Hepatitis(CDC)
- TG 244 The Medical CBRN Battlebook(DOD)
- Control of Communicable Diseases and Prevention of Epidemics(WHO)
- Regional Emergency Response Team - Field Manual (PAHO/UN)
- Role of Laboratories and Blood Banks in Disaster Situations (PAHO)
- Interim Health Recommendations for Workers who Handle Human Remains (CDC)
- TG 195 - Guidelines for Protecting Mortuary Affairs Personnel from Potentially Infectious Materials (DOD) (Password protected - AKO)
- Management of Dead Bodies after Disasters: A Field Manual for First Responders (PAHO)
- Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event (HHS)
- Helping Children After a Disaster (DOD)
- Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event(CDC)
- Acute Treatment of Disaster Survivors(Medscape)
- United States Pacific Command Website
- Department of the Navy Civilian Human Resources Website
- Commander Naval Personnel Website
- Respiratory Protection for Particulate Radiation
- Radiation Safety (FDA)
Environmental Resources
- Environmental Concerns after a Disaster (CDC)
- Environmental Health Training for Emergency Response(CDC)
- Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods.MMWR, 55(RR-8), 1-27.
- Environmental Health in Emergencies and Disasters: A Practical Guide(WHO)
- TB MED 577 Sanitary Control and Surveillance of Field Water Supplies See Appendix I - Chlorine Dosage Calculations and Measurements
- AFPMB Technical Guide No. 24 - Contingency Pest Management Guide(DOD)
- AFPMB Technical Guide No. 30 - Filth Flies: Significance, Surveillance and Control in Contingency Operations (DOD)
- AFPMB Technical Guide 36 - Personal Protective Measures Against Insects and Other Arthropods of Military Significance(DOD)
- AFPMB Technical Guide No. 43 - Guide to Pest Surveillance During Contingency Operations(DOD)
- AFPMB: DOD Standard Pesticides and Pest Control Equipment Lists(DOD)
- Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency
- International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA)
- Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Risk Communication
- Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CDC)
- Wallet Cards (CDC)
- World Health Organization - Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Reference Guide for Media
- Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Field Guide for the Media
- Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders
- Tools for the Media and Public Health Communicators
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Risk Communication in Action - the risk communication workbook
- CDC Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - A Primer on Health Risk Communication
- NMCPHC Guide to Public Meetings
Policy/Guidance
- ALFOODACT 004-2011 Suspension of Food Procurement from Specified Regions and Prefectures of Japan
- USPACOM Guidance for Iodine-131 Levels in Water in Japan
- Radiation Screening and Risk Assessment Form (NAVMED 6470/16 (3-2011))
- Radiation Screening and Risk Assessment Form (NAVMED 6470/16 (3-2011))
- Initial Management of Irradiated or Radioactively Contaminated Personnel (BUMEDINST 6470.10B (26 Sep 2003))
- Announcement of the NAVMED 6470/16, Radiation Risk Assessment and Guidance (BUMEDNOTE 6470 (21 Mar 2011))
This page last updated on April 7th, 2011.
Content last reviewed on April 6th, 2011.
Content last reviewed on April 6th, 2011.