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Earthquake Update 8 April1206L, Update #4
Posted 4/7/2011 Updated 4/7/2011
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by 35th Fighter Wing
Public Affairs
4/7/2011 - MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Misawa Personnel,
Misawa leadership is engaged in once again returning the installation to normal operation. Off base electricity was temporarily shut down again due to the earthquake. There is not a firm estimate as to when the power will be restored at this time. We are once again employing generators to bring community facilities back into operation just as we did several weeks ago. As information develops we will distribute it via AFN radio, FACEBOOK, handouts and at the EFACC. Thank you for your patience as we work to recover.
All 35th Fighter Wing personnel are to report to their normal work centers on Friday 8 April at normal times. Unit Commanders will determine accountability and ability to work and retain essential personnel. Release of personnel is at unit commander discretion.
Volunteer efforts to "do it" via Misawa Helps are temporarily suspended.
All housing tower structures have been inspected and were not damaged. They are 100% safe to occupy. Do not use elevators in the towers until further notice. We will inform you when safety inspections are complete and the elevators are certified as safe to use.
Base Services:
- Mokuteki Community Center (Open 24 hrs) main ballroom is the Emergency Family Assistance Control Center (EFACC) 226-4380
- Phone lines are available for 3-min morale calls
- Café Mokuteki is open with limited menu--they are currently accepting cash, check and yen
- Family briefings will be conducted at 0800 and 1600L
- MPS is available in the Mokuteki Community Center Ballroom with limited services (226-2756)
- Chapel staff will be available 24/7 and can be reached at 226-3756
- GRISSOM DINING FACILITY: Hot meals will be available for all personnel during the below hours:
- Breakfast - 0500-0900L Lunch - 1030-1430L
- Dinner - 1630-2030L Midnight - 2230-0230L
- MREs and flight meals avail 24/7 for mission essential personnel
- CE is working to reestablish generator and hot water capability for showers at the Potter Fitness center as soon as possible.
- Misawa's Commissary supplies and resupply capability are in excellent condition. Please do not rush to purchase or hoard any items.
Now that the power is off, the street lights will not be working. As a reminder:
- During hours of darkness, the 35 FW/CC has mandated all military personnel on Misawa AB wear reflective material or brightly colored clothing, and recommended for ALL personnel.
- Wear of reflective material or brightly colored clothing is highly recommended for ALL personnel.
DODDS Schools
- DODDS schools are presently on spring break.
Child Development/School Age:
- The CDC/SAP/YC are not equipped with generator power and will not be available until commercial power is restored
- Commissary is open from 0900-1600 today and will accept cash, check, credit and debit
- MAIN BASE Shoppette is open 0900-1600 today accepting cach, manual credit (with the old carbon copies)
- For Air Force earthquake damage claims, please call 1-877-754-1212, visit https://claims.jag.af.mil, or search "Air Force Claims" on Facebook. Documents required: copy of Misawa orders, housing assistance document, photos/other substantiation, employment verification for civilians, power of attorney (if not sponsor), and list of damaged or spoiled items. Members must file with their private insurance first (if applicable) and within 2 years of incident. Before discarding damaged items (unless unsafe to keep), JA recommends taking photographs and/or video documentation. Please call the Legal Office at 226-4022 for any questions or concerns. Navy will handle claims separately. For Navy claims, please visit http://www.jag.navy.mil. For Army claims, please visit https://www.jagcnet.army.mil.
Please continue to remain patient as we work to help Misawa Air Base recover from the damage to our community.
Very Respectfully, Misawa Air Base Emergency Operations Center.
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