The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is one of the designated public institutions based on the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Law and the Emergency Response Law. Therefore, in the event of a nuclear or radiation-related disaster, in response to requests from national and local governments, it is responsible for dispatching experts, providing materials and equipment, and supporting emergency monitoring. The core department of JAEA activities is the Nuclear Emergency Support and Training Center. (NEAT: Nuclear Emergency Assistance and Training Center).

  NEAT was established based on the lessons learned from the JCO criticality accident in 1999, and has accumulated over 20 years of knowledge and experience in nuclear emergency response. Also, at the time of the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident 12 years ago, NEAT has carried out emergency support activities with the cooperation of many JAEA staff. Furthermore, this year, in order to further strengthen Japan's emergency response system, we have set up a team of experts in emergency to provide technical support to emergency response center (ERC).

  In order to make nuclear emergency preparedness more effective, NEAT conducts training for those involved in nuclear emergency response, and plans and participates in nuclear emergency preparedness drills conducted by the national and local governments, and we provide a technical suggestion through above activities. In addition, we are strongly promoting research and development such as emergency monitoring technology and evaluation of the effectiveness of radiation protection measures for residents.

  Through these efforts, it is our mission to always be prepared for nuclear disasters and to ensure the safety of nuclear power that contributes to the happiness of the people.

Masahiro MUNAKATA
Director General
Nuclear Emergency Assistance and Training Center
April 1, 2023