Nuclear problems and protecting our Thyroid

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Hi, this is a question for Chuck (due to his background), but anyone else who

has some knowledge, please feel free to respond. The earthquake in Japan that

caused such terrible devastation also caused complications at 4 nuclear sites.

They are just starting to give the people iodine pills to protect their thyroid,

but I have heard from different medical experts that it is probably too late for

them. I was wondering just how far any " clouds " of radiation might travel and

whether I should take steps to prepare. I have 4 kids and worry about their

thyroid health already (since it runs in families). Governments seem to react

too slowly and weakly when the public is in danger. I am on the west coast and

I am thinking that maybe the tsunami won't be the worst thing that travels this

way. I heard that Chernobyl affected even those in Germany. Any thoughts or

ideas on what steps I should take would be very much appreciated!