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As our thoughts continue to be with our friends and colleagues in the Japanese nuclear industry, we would like to provide our North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) members with up-to-date information and talking points based on factual information from experts and industry professionals on the ground.

Remember, as members of the nuclear industry in North America, it is important to stay informed of the situation in Japan and (when appropriate) refute any factually incorrect information and rumors that we may encounter in the midst of this situation.  Use these sources provided to send to colleagues, friends, and family who are concerned about the situation in Japan.

(Please feel free to post some links below in Comments)

Industry and Government Organizations

The International Atomic Energy Agency has been the first point of contact for information coming out of Japan regarding the nuclear energy situation there:

http://www.iaea.org/

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has come up with some helpful and informative Fact Sheets, FAQs, and talking points on the current situation:

http://nei.cachefly.net/newsandevents/information-on-the-japanese-earthquake-and-reactors-in-that-region/

The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is also posting updates:

http://cnsc.gc.ca/eng/mediacentre/updates/march-11-2011-japan-earthquake.cfm

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is posting updates twice daily on their blog:

http://ansnuclearcafe.org/

The NRC is also offering support to the situation and posting information such as seismic design criteria for United States nuclear reactors on their website:

http://www.nrc.gov/

Utilities

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is the Utility in that owns the reactors affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  They are posting updates as they become available:

http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/index-e.html

Major News Outlets

World Nuclear News is posting constant news updates on the current situation here:

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/

SKY News has created an informative timeline of events:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/VIDEO-Japan-Timeline-How-Events-Unfolded-From-Earthquake-And-Tsunami-To-Aftershock-And-Nuclear/Article/201103315952511?lpos=World_News_First_Home_Page_Feature_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15952511_VIDEO%3A_Japan_Timeline_How_Events_Unfolded_From_Earthquake_And_Tsunami_To_Aftershock_And_Nuclear

So has The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8383473/Japan-nuclear-crisis-Timeline-of-official-statements.html

Reuters is following the situation here:

http://live.reuters.com/Event/Japan_earthquake2

BBC is covering current events in Japan here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698

Japanese (English) news outlet NHK WORLD is covering the situation here:

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

Blogs

The energy blog Brave New Climate has posted some of the most informative updates on the situation as it unfolds in Japan.  They have done a commendable job at making the information easier to understand for people not familiar with nuclear science and technology:

http://bravenewclimate.com/