[All_staff] Message from Hugh Montgomery regarding Japanese earthquake

[Pat Stroop]

/Message sent on behalf of Hugh Montgomery:/


Colleagues:

Like the rest of the world, we are saddened by the horrific earthquake 
and tsunami that struck Japan. The soaring death tolls, the many 
injuries and the widespread damage are almost beyond belief.

The lab has strong connections with Japan, and we have been reaching out 
to friends and collaborators.

We have users from Tohoku University in Sendai, the city nearest the 
epicenter of the quake. Attempts to reach them have not been successful 
at this time.

KEK and J-PARC, science labs involved with high-energy physics and 
nuclear physics research, are reporting no injuries or deaths.

However, there was severe damage to the J-PARC's linac and other 
facilities, and it is out of service.  KEK also has ceased operations 
and is evaluating damage, which it expects to be extensive.

KEK is providing updates on its website --http://www.kek.jp/

J-PARC also has established a limited website - 
http://www.kek.jp/J-PARC/index.html

Please join me in expressing your concern and support for our Japanese 
friends and colleagues and their families.

Mont

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