Fukushima Torch Relay Radiation dose higher than the vicinity near the departure point December 4, 19:30

An interview with the Ministry of the Environment revealed that high radiation doses were measured near the “J Village” in Fukushima Prefecture, the starting point for the Tokyo Olympic torch relay, and decontamination was performed again this month. It was.

According to the Ministry of the Environment, higher radiation doses were measured in the vicinity of the parking lot owned by Naraha-machi, which is adjacent to “J Village”, the starting point for the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay starting March 26 next year. is.

A TEPCO surveyed in response to an indication from an environmental protection group last month showed that a radiation dose of 1.79 microsieverts per hour was measured at a height of 1 meter above the ground.

This is less than 3.8 microsieverts per hour, which is a standard for canceling evacuation orders in the event of a nuclear accident, but it is approximately 18 times higher than the 0.1 microsieverts per hour of the monitoring post installed in J Village. High value.

Also, at a height of 1 cm from the surface, it was 70.2 microsieverts per hour.

As a result, TEPCO recontaminated the area around this area on the 2nd, and as a result, the radiation dose was 0.44 microsieverts per hour.

The Ministry of the Environment says, “The reason why the radiation dose in this area was high is unknown for now, and the cause is being confirmed. We are conducting further monitoring surveys.”

Naraha Town "Sorry"

About the fact that radiation doses higher than the surroundings were measured near the parking lot near J Village, Naraha Town Life Safety Measures Section " I am sorry, but I have requested that TEPCO conduct re-inspection and monitoring to confirm safety. "

In addition, Mr. Hisaya Tsurumoto, Managing Director of J Village, said, “I am very sorry for the concern for users. I heard that TEPCO has dealt with decontamination, but I would like to try to make it safe to use.” I am commenting.

TEPCO “Appropriate Response Based on Results”

TEPCO commented, “Currently, we are analyzing in detail, including the causes. We will respond appropriately based on the results.”