Tokyo passengers trigger off radiation detectors at Chicago airport
March 18th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANIChicago, Mar 18 (ANI): Passengers coming in from earthquake and tsunami hit Japan triggered off radiation detectors at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport while passing through customs.
“We are aware of the radiation. We are adding screenings and precautionary measures,” said Chicago Aviation Department spokeswoman Karen Pride.
The radiation detected in the plane’s air filtration system, was also found in luggage and on passengers coming in from Japan.
“Of course the protection of the person coming off the plane is important in regards to any radiation and especially within their families. That would be up to the federal government. Every city can’t have a policy. One says yes, one says no, you can’t do that,” The CBS News quoted Mayor Richard M. Daley, as saying.
“You have to have a federal policy dealing with anyone entering the country in regards to the situations like that. And they handle it very professionally and it will be up to Homeland Security. We’ve been working with them. They have the primary responsibility,” he added.
Customs and Border Protection officials said they are monitoring radiation levels on flights and passengers coming from Japan.
“U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is monitoring developments in Japan carefully and is specifically assessing the potential for radiological contamination associated with the ongoing impact of the earthquake and tsunami to Japan’s nuclear facilities,” said Customs Spokeswoman Cherise Miles.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that no harmful levels of radiation have reached the U.S. since last week’s nuclear crisis in Japan. (ANI)
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