dissipated as it crossed the pacific. it s diluted by the wind and rain. it falls into the ocean, combines with the salt and becomes inert. you don t need iodide pills or expensive suits or expensive radiation detectors like this one. george lewis, thank you. in washington state there have been no increases in radioactive levels. they continue to monitor the situation closely. i m joined by washington state secretary of health. mary, walk us through some of your findings and what is being done to assess possible threats and why you are watching this so closely there in washington state. first, let me acknowledge we understand the public s concern because the events in japan are horrific. we in washington state and all of us across the united states who are part of a radiation