
Earthquake Hits Japan
A registered 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11th, causing widespread damage. The large earthquake triggered a tsunami, which has caused warnings for countries all around the Pacific Ocean.View Japan earthquake in a larger map
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Online Resources
Alarm
and warning - Japan Meteorological Agency Tsunami Warnings/Advisories
- Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
- Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet (Japanese)
Disaster bulletin board
How You Can Help
- Contacting
U.S. citizens in Japan
U.S. citizens in Japan who need help, or people concerned about U.S. citizens there, can email the State Department here or call 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225. - American
Red
Cross
If you'd like to donate to the Red Cross efforts, text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. Or visit their website for more information. - World
Vision
The humanitarian group is rushing personnel into the affected areas and providing food, water, medical supplies and shelter for victims. - Globalgiving.com
- Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund
Globalgiving.com has established the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. They will disburse funds to organizations providing aid and relief to victims. - American
Humane Association
The "other" victims of this devastating disaster; donate now to the American Humane Association - they've set up a relief fund for rescuing animals. Donations will help provide shelter and care.
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