Japan radiation no threat to Nebraska, CSC

The Dawes County Sheriff’s Office has had several calls from people with concerns about radioactive fallout from the nuclear power plants that were damaged by the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.

The research Karl J. Daily, Dawes County sheriff, has done indicates that there is no need for alarm.  Based on the radioactive release rate, Daily said he believes that owing to wind patterns, distance and other factors there is very little or no need for concern about this by the people in Nebraska or the U.S.

The Sheriff’s Office has radiological monitoring equipment and Daily said he has monitored the air in and around Chadron at least once or twice a day since the issue was brought up in the national news.

“If the near zero (and well within normal) conditions change, I will contact the proper authorities and advise the public of the findings. As for now, there is no need to purchase potassium iodide or any other ‘anti-radiation’ medical supplies or equipment,” Daily said.

Daily also said, “I will be more than happy to work with Chadron State College or any other group or organization in monitoring and dealing with this issue.”

For questions or more information, call the Sheriff’s Office at 432-3025.

—Press release courtesy of
Dawes County
Sheriff’s Office