For those of you who did not read my father's note on Facebook, let me fill you in. Planes are trickling in, each holding approximately 125 passengers. From Atsugi, 2200 people would like to leave. At this rate, I will be next in line for a plane by about middle of next week. Hopefully, more planes will arrive.
Potassium Iodide tablets were distributed on base today. We have not been instructed to take them but were encouraged to pick them up as another precautionary measure. I am beginning to get extremely frustrated with the entire situation. The iodide tablets help the thyroid gland repel the radiation. When radiation enters the body, it alters the thyroid gland and creates long term health problems. Today, we were given a five day supply in case the need arises.
I will go back to work tomorrow, but not as the teacher I have been serving a long term sub for. I think maybe so many teachers have left that the school is trying to use all their resources just to fill the mainstream classrooms and the specialists are being pulled to help. I will be glad to be working, but I sure am ready to get on an airplane.
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