As of 15 March 2011, 1:00 pm

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano announced today developments at two of the reactors of the Fukushima Number One Nuclear Power Plant. He said an explosion occurred at the No. 2 reactor of the said plant, and that there is a high possibility that the container vessel inside was damaged. Edano also said that the plant’s No. 4 reactor is on fire, the cause of which was similar to that of reactors No. 1 and 3.

According to Edano, radiation levels reached 30 milisieverts between reactors 2 and 3; 400 milisieverts around reactor 3; and 100 milisieverts around reactor 5. He noted that the milisievert levels are higher than the microsievert levels previously reported. He said these are levels that affect human health but emphasized that the figures were obtained near the plant.

Edano urged the public to remain calm and continue their normal routines.

Japanese authorities made the following announcement with regard to these developments:

Official Notice
15 March 2011, 11:00

1. Areas in which counter-emergency measures should be taken:

Residents staying within a 20-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO)

Residents staying in the are from the 20-kilometer to 30-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO)

2. Direction:

Residents staying within a 20-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO) shall be evacuated.

Residents staying in the area from the 20-kilometer to 30-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Dai-ichi [Number one] Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Company, Inc. (TEPCO) shall stay inside the houses or buildings.

Observe directions by the relevant authorities if such directions are given.

As of 14 March 2011, 8:30 pm

Another explosion occurred at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant at 11:01 a.m. today. Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) announced that a hydrogen blast took place at the No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima Number One power plant, which was similar to the hydrogen blast that occurred at the No. 1 reactor of the same plant on 12 March 2011.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said that the latest blast has left the container of the No.3 reactor intact, and that the likelihood of large volumes of radioactive material being dispersed in the air is low. The NISA said that it has so far observed no abnormal rise in radiation around the compound of the power plant.

Japanese authorities advised residents still remaining within the 20 kilometer radius around the plant to evacuate the area as soon as possible. The numbers of the Fukushima Prefectural government hotlines are 024-521-7192 and 024-521-7194. Filipino nationals who cannot contact their local governments may get in touch with the Philippine Embassy at telephone numbers (03)5562-1570, (03)5562-1577 and (03)5562-1590 or email: emergency@philembassy.net so that the Embassy can inform Japanese authorities of their location.

Japanese authorities said people residing outside the 20-kilometer radius can remain and continue with their normal activities. However, Filipino nationals who are concerned about ongoing developments may wish to voluntarily relocate to areas further away.

As of 12 March 2011, 9:30 pm

In a press conference this evening, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said that the Japanese government has urged for calm while it is trying to determine the cause of the explosion in the Fukushima Power Plant No. 1. The government has started to employ measures to ensure the safety of the people in the affected area.

The Japan Nuclear Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) has recommended that people who live within 20 kilometers of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okumacho evacuate the area immediately as part of precautionary measures.

The Agency advised residents to follow instructions of the local municipal and city offices in Fukushima for the evacuation and safety procedures.

Filipinos in the area may contact the local Fukushima Prefectural government hotlines 024-521-7192 and 024-521-7194 for more information on how to get to the centers.

As of 11 March 2011,  8:10 pm

According to Japanese government authorities, in case of emergency, Japanese and foreign nationals are advised to proceed to the nearest fire station or city hall to receive instructions/assistance.

Furthermore, in addition to the Philippine Embassy hotline numbers listed in the first Advisory to the Filipino Community (below), members of the FilCom may also contact the following Embassy numbers as soon as the telephone service resumes operations:

(03) 5562- 1573

(03) 5562- 1574

ADVISORY TO THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN JAPAN

11 March 2011, as of 6:43 pm

In view of the recent strong earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, members of the Filipino community are strongly advised to contact the Embassy at any of the following hotline numbers as soon as the telephone service resumes operations:

(03) 5562-1570

(03) 5562- 1577

(03) 5562-1590

The Embassy can also be reached by email through:

emergency@philembassy.net

You may also get in touch with the following Philippine Consulates in Japan as soon as the telephone service resumes operations:

Philippine Consulate General in Osaka (06) 6910-7881

Philippine Honorary Consulate in Sapporo (011) 614-8090

Philippine Honorary Consulate in Morioka (019) 626-9139

Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Nagoya (052) 584-5698

Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Naha (098) 892-5486

Members of the Filipino community are also strongly advised to take the necessary safety precautions and to monitor the television, radio, and internet for any updates in the situation in your respective areas.

Taken from: http://tokyo.philembassy.net/events/advisory-to-the-filipino-community-in-japan/