Idaho Downwinders
In the 1950s or 1960s were you or your family living
anywhere in an area represented on this map? If so, you are
probably a Downwinder.
A Downwinder is any person who lived in the path of the
radioactive fallout from the nuclear tests the United States
government conducted at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) during
those years. These experiments were conducted with no concern
for or warning to the citizens as to the deadly consequences.
The radioactive fallout was monitored by the government
throughout the entire testing period. They were well aware that
the fallout was hitting the entire contiguous United States. They
knew of the danger because they were conducting nuclear tests
simultaneously in the Marshall Islands where people with
radiation sickness and other diseases were being tracked,
"helped," and monitored closely.
Downwinders who have been stricken with certain diseases
as a result of the fallout are eligible for compensation if they live
in a few selected counties. Justice for Downwinders believes that
any Downwinder (those hit with the fallout) stricken with one of
the eligible diseases should receive compensation regardless of
where they are from. We also believe that additional factors
should be considered, for example, whether other diseases
should be covered as they are for the Marshall Islanders.
Justice for Downwinders is a group of friends
and relatives who are Idaho Downwinders
seeking justice for ALL Downwinders - those who
have already suffered and those who will suffer
in the future as a result of the nuclear fallout in
the 1950s and 1960s.
We are a non-partisan group whose
volunteers have various backgrounds and
interests, but we all want justice for Downwinders.
Justice for Downwinders is a volunteer group
that does not seek to make a living off those who
have suffered as a result of the nuclear fallout.
However, we will accept donations to help with
postage and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Better yet, use your "donation" to buy stamps,
make copies, send out letters, and do other
things to help get the word out about the fallout
and the need for justice.
Downwinder Document 2 provides an overview regarding the tests in the
Marshall Islands and compares that information with what took place in
the United States at roughly the same time. It gives short summaries of
some of the ridiculous things that have gone on in the past and recently
regarding the fallout and related subjects. News to Use contains
information on planned actions that people should be aware of, should
study for themselves, and should take action on as necessary.
Idaho Downwinders
P.O. Box 912
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Telephone: (208) 939-8140 or 761-7916
If you leave a message, we will return your call.
justice4downwinders@yahoo.com
Let us know if you would like to be
added to our mailing list or e-mail list.
Compensation Act (RECA)
boards in stores, at work, etc. It gives a quick overview of the
Downwinder issue and provides contact information. It has two pages:
one to post, and one with tear-off informational strips to staple to the
document.
Research, with links to nuclear, energy, and
environmental sites