Photos at or near the Fukushima-1 Nuclear Power Plant

A railroad overpass in Futaba destroyed by the March 11 Magnitude 9.0 earthquake, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

'Welcome to Fukushima Number 1 Nuclear Power Plant, 1.5 km ahead,' April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

Guards read a whiteboard near the Fukushima-1 nuclear plant's main gate, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

One of the gate guards in a hazmat suit, helmet and dual intake respirator, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

Wider view of the main gate of the Fukushima-1nuclear power plant, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

Power lines in Futaba connecting the Fukushima-1 nuclear plant to the outside world, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

Power lines on grounds of the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

'This month's safety slogan: Be sure to check everything and do a risk assessment. Zero disasters for this year. TEPCO Fukushima-1 Nuclear Power Plant Safety Committee,' April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)

Road sign indicating where to turn for the Fukushima-1 plant, April 13, 2011 (VOA Photo S. Herman)