Who Wants to Help? Who Wants to Be Counted In? More than 20 Volunteers Ready To Go

Sendai, Japan: March 11, 2011:  How to find out whether you are ready to help.  Answer these questions for yourself

No time for war and self-destruction!  It is time to get organized and mobilize our precious resources to come to help our neighbors who are trying to survive Mother Nature's wrath.

Let's Mobilize to take to Japan a HUGE HEALING WAVE of LOVE and SUPPORT now! 

Some of the above volunteers are still looking for financial assistance, an organization or individuals to sponsor their trip!  So step forward and get counted in! 
We have a growing list of available volunteers with no financial means to get to Japan!  So help them out now!

If you can send a volunteer to Japan, contact us at KatastrofNaturel@gmail.com
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March 12, 2011: American Living Close to Affected Area Wants to Help, Needs Info on Road Updates:

"I am an American living 4hrs south of Sendai. I have lived in Japan for 7yrs. I want to be there helping. I want to drive up, but I don't know about road closures & I heard the gas stations were all dry. E-Mail Justin: jkoning07@yahoo.com or jkoning07@i.softbank.jp"

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Psychobudz wants to help now.  Here is what he wrote, "I am a photographer and was wondering if there is any way I might be able to volunteer my services in any of the rescue efforts in Japan. I can do photojournalisism, shoot video, edit sound, edit video. I would like to help in any way possible."

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"I want to volunteer. I am ready to leave right away and can assist medical personnel or clean up efforts. I have a passport and current vaccinations. Please advise. 
catssea@att.net "

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Hi, My name is Lanette Koecke.. I live in NE Iowa, I am a CNA in the medical field, and I'm very interested
to  Volunteer in Japan to help in the search for the residents.... I'm currently not working for a while, so
it would be convenient for me to assist in anyway.. But I would need an organazation to help me with the fundings
to do so...

                           This is my contact information:........




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Here is what the users of this blog are saying:"

O.K., First off I'd like to say thank you for taking the initiative to create a foundation like this, as I'm sure those who will be touched relay the same, and personally thank you for assisting me personally, I greatly appreciate it. I will start work on getting my passport and getting vaccinated. Again Thank You, and hope to here from you guys soon, Sincerely, Rodd S........." ================ "jboelter63@hotmail.com I have a passport, and can get vaccinated there if needed. I can pay for my own flight there, but not sure as to details. I am retired US Army Recon, and may be able to provide help, but don't want to jam things up by just appearing. Passport ready, and have shot records on hand. Any MAC flights out of Edwards, or even better 29 Palms Marine Corps Base that I can hop?" (Phone Number provided and on file) ================== "Am a semi-retired US RN....ER specialty,nuclear/earthquake disaster trained..Am ready to volunteer...if Needed Pls call 011 63 0927 ...... Have my own US passport and can pay my own fare.....Thanks...." (Phone Number provided and on file) ============================= "I'm a Registered Nurse here in California, i would like to volunteer for a health relief program if given the opportunity. lslvaqua30@yahoo.com " ==================== James Bradford <branston67@gmail.com> British Military ex-combat Medic, Japanese-speaking Chef: "Hi,  I would like to volunteer my time and energy to assisting in the rescue operations in Sendai. I'm an ex-combat medic from the British Military, I am also a trained chef. I can speak Japanese. I live in Fukuoka and have the financial means to get to the disaster area.  Please let me know.  Cheers  James

James Bradford <branston67@gmail.com>"

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 Freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer wants to document the quake and tsunami in Japan:
zkauffman@hotmail.com


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I am a 28 year old male, in good physical condition, able to offer any help that may be needed in Japan right now. I work as a free-lance graphic designer and photographer. I would love to document what's going on over there and blog about it in hopes of inspiring others to join in. I can volunteer my services through the end of this month. My passport needs to be updated, but other than that I'm ready to leave today. Please contact me asap if I can be of any assistance at all to the people of Japan. Thank you.


Lazarus C Kauffman

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Shazana Wrote,"hi, I'm Shazana from Malaysia. I'm fresh graduate from Malaysian University. i really want be volunteer for Tsunami's victim in Japan. i really hope i can help them. for your information, i can speak Japanese very well. i hope this my opportunity use my skill. Plus i really want have experience became volunteer. i really want help others. 
So i hope someone can help me how to make this happen.

thank you
shazana"






If you can send a  volunteer to Japan, contact us at KatastrofNaturel@gmail.com

List of Volunteers to Help Japan Survivors: Add Yourself to Be Found and Show Readiness

In the comment form below, please add yourself so we can organize ourselves in a huge wave of volunteers wanting to run to help our fellow men and women stuck, stranded and suffering in Sendai, Japan and nearby sites. Please add enough info so you can be found and counted up. 

Make sure you come back here to find suggestions, recommendations and answers to your questions or requests

Indicate your profession / area of expertise / specialty (just remember anything counts in case of such dire needs)

How ready are you?

When can you be ready?

Contacts you may have that may help others

Can you finance your own trip?  Or are you looking for an organization to sponsor your trip to Japan?

Let us mobilize ourselves for a good cause.  Join and be counted for Japan!

If you choose not to post in the comment section below, you can write to us at Katastrofnaturel@gmail.com




What Others Are Saying, Writing and How They Are Requesting the Opportunity to Go to Japan to Assist, Clean up and Comfort...

 Here is a sample of what potential volunteers are writing.  They are expressing their strong desire to go to Japan to help!  We are all proud of their genuine desire to help their fellow human beings in the Pacific Rim.

Joe Kostik said...

"I would really like to get over there to help. I am a retired emergency services police officer in NY and have been trained in search and rescue, building collapse, first aid/cpr and I am a Red Cross instructor. I think my knowledge would be of great use to the recovery of the Japanese people. Reach me at sticks16@verizon.net

March 11, 2011 3:12 PM

Anonymous said...

I want to volunteer. I am ready to leave right away and can assist in heavy equiptment operation and or clean up efforts. I have a CDL-A and passport. Please advise. deenaj44@hotmail.com

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kelli said...

I dont have a lot of money but I would be willing to go to japan to help with the relief efforts is there anywhere I can find out if im needed

March 11, 2011 6:15 PM Anonymous said... I too have been touched and compelled to assist the Japanese people in their time of need. My passport is current and my will to assist with any search, rescue and clean-up efforts is genuine. I can be contacted  I want to volunteer. I am ready to leave right away and can assist medical personnel or clean up efforts. I have a passport and current vaccinations. Please advise..... The Sahiba sisters wrote the following:  "

we 2 sisters and one brother are available for any kind of volunteering , we good at english speeaking. we live in india. ready to leave oncall. thanks..."  In these critical times, let us build a HUGE HEALING WAVE of Hope, Love and Fraternity with the Japanese People!

Japan Needs Volunteers, Rescue and Search Teams After Waves of Tsunami Crashed Deep Inland

In the next few days and even weeks, months and years, Japan will need all kind of support form specialized groups, experts and individuals who want to help out.  Doctors, therapist, psychologists and any professionals may want to go there to help out.  It is true that Japan is a rich country, but the scale of the damage will prove that help can always be offered and received.

How can you help Japan?  Contact the agencies that will help directly there.  FEMA and USAID are some of the US agencies that will help Japan.  The lead agency is USAID thus far.  

So if you want to help, write in the comment box below so others and the rebuilding committee of Tokyo can find out more about you.  Or just click on "comment" below.

If you want to talk to the writers of this blog, write to Katastrofnaturel@gmail.com

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7.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Northeastern Japan on Dec. 7, 2012: 1-meter Tsunami Advisories Launched

Japan has been hit by a new quake. There have been warnings of a 1-meter tsunami. Messages have been sent out to the population, asking them to leave their homes and to remember what happened 11 months ago. The quake rattled nerves, buildings and furniture in Tokyo. A lot of people are still on edge. The Fukushima nuclear plant is safe for now. Many people are paying attention to the tsunami advisory. They are taking things seriously in light of what happened to Sendai last year. The memories of last March 2011 quake are still fresh on people's memories. "Run as fast as you can. There is a tsunami coming" blasted the message. And this time, Japanese people heeded the message. They knew what the last tsunami did to the country. They are en garde.

Volunteer Trained Professionals and Specialized Groups Have Priority in Providing Assistance and Relief Efforts in Japan

 The U.S.'s response to the Japanese government request for international assistance is being coordinated by USAID.  The U.S. Agency for International Development has already selected and sent two of the country's elite search and rescue teams to Misawa air base, Northern Japan.  By Sunday afternoon, members of the Fairfax County, Virginia and the Los Angeles Urban Search and Rescue have already arrived in Misawa, Japan.  They will soon receive orders and instructions to head to some of the affected areas.  Equipped with the tools of their trade such as sniffer dogs and sledge hammers, these highly trained professionals will try to rescue people trapped in buildings or stranded on top of standing buildings.  The dog handlers and their canine rescuers were happy to land and ready to start looking for survivors.

Search and Rescue teams and equipment of all kinds have already arrived from countries such as China, Germany, France, England, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, South Korea, etc.

Miyagi, Japan, more than 1000 bodies have been washed onshore. Complete towns have been washed away by the waves of the tsunami.

A second hydrogen explosion occurred at Fukushima Nuclear power plant.  More people are hurt there.   This explosion was similar to the first one that occurred on Saturday.  The explosion did not cause a massive nuclear leak.  No large amount of radioactive materials were leaked into the atmosphere.

Anti-nuclear plants protesters in Germany and France took place yesterday.  These countries receive much of their power from nuclear plants.  

 
We would like to applaud this young man's desire to help and contribute to the relief efforts that are underway for the Japanese people.  He figures it out right.

"Trained Professionals and Specialized groups of volunteers are most crucial at the moment."  Due to the mitigating risks involved, civilian volunteer groups will have a chance to help later on.

"Hello,

My name is Dan Oprisch and I am 18 years old and willing to go overseas to provide my services in the Japan Tsunami relief efforts in whatever way possible.  I do not have a lot of money to give, but I can provide my physical abilities and whatever else necessary to help the relief effort.  I know civilian groups are not being formed at this point in time, as trained professionals and specialized groups of volunteers are most crucial at the moment.  However, when the time comes and the call needs to be answered, I all inclusively offer myself.  If there is a list that is being formed for when this time comes, please send me information and include me on it.  I hope I can be of service.  

Sincerely,

Dan Oprisch"

British Military Ex-combat Medic Wants to Volunteer in Japan: Trained Chef Who Speaks Japanese!

"

James Bradford <branston67@gmail.com>

Hi,

 I would like to volunteer my time and energy to assisting in the rescue operations in Sendai. I'm an ex-combat medic from the British Military, I am also a trained chef. I can speak Japanese. I live in Fukuoka and have the financial means to get to the disaster area.

 Please let me know.

 Cheers

 James

James Bradford <branston67@gmail.com>"

Retired US Army Man Wants to Help and Volunteer in Japan: He Can Pay His Own Way to Japan, Needs Flights

Once again, we applaud this model citizen who wants to help our brothers and sisters in distress in Japan!  Hats off to Jeffery Boelter!  He could have decided not to bother and continued to enjoy his life in retirement.  But no, he knows he is being called for another round of duty, purely on humanistic standpoint and on his own hard-earned money!


Please help this man get to Japan where he can put his large experience to good use!  He wants to find out whether there are any MAC flights out of Edwards!


"jboelter63@hotmail.com

I have a passport, and can get vaccinated there if needed. I can pay for my own flight there, but not sure as to details. I am retired US Army Recon, and may be able to provide help, but don't want to jam things up by just appearing. Passport ready, and have shot records on hand. 

Any MAC flights out of Edwards, or even better 29 Palms Marine Corps Base that I can hop?

Jeffrey Boelter"

How to Help or Volunteer in Japan: Relief Organizations; The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund

What you can do to help Japan:  Anything you do or donate will help the search and rescue or relief efforts

From the President of the United States of America to the least of us, we have something to do in situations such as this.  President Obama has already released a statement.  He is scheduled to talk this morning to address the nation and the people of Japan.

Here is a brief list of organizations you can donate to:

 The Red Cross has already launched efforts in Japan. Visit Redcross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.

Donate to Children's Emergency Fund:

The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund

JEN (Japan Emergency NGOs)
JEN’s English online donation page is now up for our overseas friends to support a local NGO assisting the people in Tohoku. You can donate with your credit card from their English Homepage.
http://www.jen-npo.org/en/involved/donate1.php

Peace Winds Japan

Mercy Corps is the US partner for Peace Winds Japan; they worked together after hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. You can use your credit card to donate in US dollars and Mercy corps will get the funds to PWJ.

https://www.mercycorps.org/donate/japan

AMDA – formerly Association of Medical Doctors of Asia
URL: http://www.amdainternational.com/
To support AMDA’s activities, you can transfer your donation to the following bank account from outside Japan:
Bank Account name: AMDA
Address: Ifuku-cyou 3-31-1 Kita-ku Okayama-city, Japan
Name of Bank: The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
Name of Branch:Okayama Ekimae Branch
SWFT: BOTKJPJT
Account No.:0040514 (for transfer in US Dollars only)
In order to keep track of donations, please email them with your full name, your address and the amount of your donation: info@amdainternational.com.

For people who want to contribute to groups in the west:

Overseas groups looking to help in Japan:

Save the Children http://www.savethechildren.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=8rKLIXMGIpI4E&amp;b=6478593&amp;ct=9170883&amp;notoc=1

International Medical Corps www.internationalmedicalcorps.org

http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Page.aspx?pid=332

Text MED or 80888 to donate $10

The American Red Cross: Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief
http://www.redcross.org/

People can make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999. Their donation will go to support relief efforts for the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. (not just Japan.)

American Red Cross http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main&amp;s_src=RSG00100E013&amp;s_subsrc=ONR_MainDonateButton

General items that the Red Cross needs:Item donations for the general fund

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=46f51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

Canadian Red Cross http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38380

in CA dollars

Some of the Sendai Quake Statistics Thus Far: Passenger-full Planes and Boats Swept Away to Seas

Power outages exist all throughout Japan

Passenger planes washed away

Boats full of passengers swept to seas

Millions of people are stranded on the streets and roads that were not washed away

Nuclear scientists are watching the nuclear power plants as the plants were shut down

The quake lasted 5 minutes.  It built in intensity after every minute

300 confirmed deads in Sendai

Tsunami waves can travel 700 miles per hour

50 aftershocks have occurred thus far, measuring 6.0 magnitude.  They are major quakes themselves

Hundreds of villages got swamped and swept away.  Rescue teams will start searching for survivors

Updates:  The US is sending cooling waters to the Nuclear Reactors.  The prime minister is saying that things are stable at this time at the plants.   Scientists are working on the main back up system to make it operational once more to avoid any catastrophe.

March 17, 2011: President Obama Addresses Fears Related to Japanese Nuclear Radiation for U.S. Territories, West Coast, and U.S. Citizens in Northern Japan

The White House released the following text of the President's address on March 17, 2011 in an effort to calm people down as fears grip and propel most people to start worrying and buying iodide medications after the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactors issues.

"

Good afternoon, everyone.  Over the last several days, the American people have been both heartbroken and deeply concerned about the developments in Japan.

We’ve seen an earthquake and tsunami render unimaginable -- an unimaginable toll of death and destruction on one of our closest friends and allies in the world.  And we’ve seen this powerful natural disaster cause even more catastrophe through its impact on nuclear reactors that bring peaceful energy to the people of Japan.

Today, I wanted to update the American people on what we know about the situation in Japan, what we’re doing to support American citizens and the safety of our own nuclear energy, and how we are helping the Japanese people contain the damage, recover and rebuild.  

First, we are bringing all available resources to bear to closely monitor the situation, and to protect American citizens who may be in harm’s way.  Even as Japanese responders continue to do heroic work, we know that the damage to the nuclear reactors in Fukushima Daiichi plant poses a substantial risk to people who are nearby.  That is why yesterday, we called for an evacuation of American citizens who are within 50 miles of the plant.  This decision was based upon a careful scientific evaluation and the guidelines that we would use to keep our citizens safe here in the United States, or anywhere in the world.

Beyond this 50-mile radius, the risks do not currently call for an evacuation. But we do have a responsibility to take prudent and precautionary measures to educate those Americans who may be endangered by exposure to radiation if the situation deteriorates.  That’s why last night I authorized the voluntary departures of family members and dependents of U.S. officials working in northeastern Japan.

All U.S. citizens in Japan should continue to carefully monitor the situation and follow the guidance of the U.S. and Japanese governments.  And those who are seeking assistance should contact our embassy and consulates, which continue to be open and operational.  

Second, I know that many Americans are also worried about the potential risks to the United States. So I want to be very clear:  We do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the United States, whether it’s the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories in the Pacific.  Let me repeat that:  We do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories in the Pacific.  That is the judgment of our Nuclear Regulatory Commission and many other experts.

Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health experts do not recommend that people in the United States take precautionary measures beyond staying informed.  And going forward, we will continue to keep the American people fully updated -- because I believe that you must know what I know as President.

Here at home, nuclear power is also an important part of our own energy future, along with renewable sources like wind, solar, natural gas and clean coal.  Our nuclear power plants have undergone exhaustive study, and have been declared safe for any number of extreme contingencies.  But when we see a crisis like the one in Japan, we have a responsibility to learn from this event, and to draw from those lessons to ensure the safety and security of our people.        

That’s why I’ve asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of our domestic nuclear plants in light of the natural disaster that unfolded in Japan.        

Finally, we are working aggressively to support our Japanese ally at this time of extraordinary challenge.  Search and rescue teams are on the ground in Japan to help the recovery effort.  A disaster assistance and response team is working to confront the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.  The U.S. military, which has helped to ensure the security of Japan for decades, is working around the clock.        

To date, we’ve flown hundreds of missions to support the recovery efforts, and distributed thousands of pounds of food and water to the Japanese people.  We’ve also deployed some of our leading experts to help contain the damage at Japan’s nuclear reactors.  We’re sharing with them expertise, equipment, and technology so that the courageous responders on the scene have the benefit of American teamwork and support.        

And the American people have also opened up their hearts.  Many have given generously to support the ongoing relief efforts.  The Red Cross is providing assistance to help meet the immediate needs of those who’ve been displaced.  And I would encourage anybody who wants to lend a hand to go to usaid.gov to learn more -- that’s usaid.gov -- to find out how you can be helpful.        

As I told Prime Minister Kan last night, and reaffirmed at the Japanese embassy here in Washington today, the Japanese people are not alone in this time of great trial and sorrow.  Across the Pacific, they will find a hand of support extended from the United States as they get back on their feet.  After all, we have an alliance that was forged more than a half century ago, and strengthened by shared interests and democratic values.  Our people share ties of family, ties of culture, and ties of commerce.  Our troops have served to protect Japan’s shores, and our citizens have found opportunity and friendship in Japan’s cities and towns.  

Above all, I am confident that Japan will recover and rebuild because of the strength and spirit of the Japanese people.  Over the last few days, they’ve opened up their homes to one another. They’ve shared scarce resources of food and water. They’ve organized shelters, provided free medical care, and looked out for their most vulnerable citizens.  One man put it simply: “It’s a Japanese thing.  When hard times hit, we have to help each other.”  

In these hard times, there remains, nevertheless, hope for the future.  In one small town that had been flattened by the tsunami, emergency workers rescued a four-month-old baby who had been swept out of her parents’ arms and stranded for days among the debris.  No one can say for certain just how she survived the water and the wreckage around her.  There is a mystery in the course of human events.    

But in the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like this remind us of the common humanity that we share.  We see it in the responders who are risking their lives at Fukushima.  We show it through the help that has poured into Japan from 70 countries.  And we hear it in the cries of a child, miraculously pulled from the rubble. In the coming days, we will continue to do everything we can to ensure the safety of American citizens and the security of our sources of energy.  And we will stand with the people of Japan as they contain this crisis, recover from this hardship, and rebuild their great nation.  

Thanks very much."

That was a copy of the full text released by the white house.

Raw Video of Japan's 7.4 Quake on 4-7-11

A new powerful aftershock hit the coast of Miyagi this morning.  Many people were running for their lives.  They could not deal with their fears.  There was an alert of a tsunami, but it was lifted later on. 

Ready to Help Rebuild Japan: Japan's Rebuilding Jobs

James is interested in finding out what jobs are available in Japan's rebuilding phase. Give him feedback in the comment form below.

"Hello, my name is James and would like to volunteer for Japans aid and recovery and wish to learn about the jobs available to me.

I have served in four years of active duty service for the United States Marine Corp. and I just got out in February 19th, with an Honorable discharge.

My primary job is telecommunications service and repair and secondary is basic rifleman however I have done logistics, construction, and security and have training in combat aid. I have deployed two time once in Iraq in 2009 for seven months and in  late 2009 to Afghanistan for 1 year."

U.S. Recommends That People Defer all non-essential Travels to Japan, Plans on Evacuating Families and Embassy Personnel

Chartered airplanes will be sent by the US government to evacuate the family members and personnel of US embassy.  The U.S. government is also recommending that people do not take non-essential trips to Japan at this time due to the nuclear threat.

The battles by Japanese scientists to control the fire at Daiichi nuclear plant in Fukushima continue to provide no major positive denouement.  Heads of government are forced to think about their citizens living in Japan.  Evacuations are in order for U.S. citizens living in Japan and wanting to get out.  Chartered plans will go in to pick them up!

In California, fear of radiation runs rampant as people are buying up all iodine medications they can find.  They fear radiation leakages that may come from Japan.  Experts are saying such threats are overblown.

It is so unfortunate that at a time when volunteers should rush in to help the survivors of the quake and tsunami, the radiation threats are keeping them out!

American Ships such as Ronald Reagan En Route to Help Japanese Had to Change Course due to high Levels of Radiation

Responding to the Japanese request for help, the US has sent many ships to Japan to help.  While en route to the  disaster areas, special equipment on board capable of detecting radiation has detected some levels of radiation.  The captains were forced to change course, unwilling to endanger the lives of the sailors.  These sailors have already seen the proof of the extent of the devastation by the amount of debris they have seen in high seas.

Elsewhere, more and more Japanese residents living close to the troubling reactors of the Fukushima atomic power plant are running away.  They are leaving in troves.  They do not want to have to deal with the consequences of being exposed to any levels of radiation stemming from the ailing reactors.

According to various reports, the US is still willing to help Japan.  The ships ended up going to places where the radiation levels are not causing trouble for now.  It is so unfortunate that these sailors can not get in there and help out.  They are ready.  They have all the equipment possible, but radiation is the main problem.

Japanese-speaking and Tokyo-living Man Wants to Find a Place to Volunteer

"Hi,

My name is Cyril and I live and work in Tokyo. I was wondering if it's possible to volunteer in the relief operations up north. I can pay for my own transportation, food and accommodation during my stay. I don't have experience in search and rescue operations but I do speak the language so I hope I can be assistance in some other ways."

Please provide him with some info by replying in the comment area below.

Japan's Prime Minister: "Stay Indoors, Nuclear Leaks Now Dangerous to Humans" How about the Search and Rescue?

Volunteers who could go to Japan to help with the relief effors, rescue and clean up are thinking twice about safety and security issues on the occasion of a third explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi atomic plant releasing dangerous levels of radiation into the atmosphere.  Prime Minister Naoto Kan took to national TV to say that radiation has spread from four damaged nuclear reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi atomic power plant.

Officials are wearing protective suit while trying to get people to the scanner.

""Please do not go outside. Please stay indoors. Please close windows and make your homes airtight. Don't turn on ventilators. Please hang your laundry indoors."

Japanese or other International Organizations You Can Donate to: List of Organizations to Give to

You can help Japan from the comfort of your own country or home.  You can contribute to one of these organizations that have been involved in Japan. 



1. AMDA – formerly Association of Medical Doctors of Asia
特定非営利活動法人　AMDA (元アジア医師連絡協議会)
URL: http://www.amdainternational.com/
Online postal transfer in Japanese
http://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/kojin/tukau/sokin/kj_tk_sk_index.html
In order to keep track of donations, please email them with your full name, your address and the amount of your donation: info@amdainternational.com.
Domestic Transfers:
Postal account transfer
Account # 01250-2-40709
Account name: tokuteihieirikatsudouhoujin amuda
郵便振込
口座番号 01250-2-40709
口座名 特定非営利活動法人アムダ
銀行振込
銀行名 ゆうちょ銀行
金融機関コード ９９００
店番 １２９ 店名（カナ） 一二九店（イチニキュウ店）
預金種目 当座 口座番号 ００４０７０９
カナ氏名（受取人名） トクテイヒエイリカツト゛ウホウシ゛ンアムタ゛

2. Good Neighbors Japan グッドネーバーズジャパン
Online donations in Japanese http://www.gnjp.org/campaign/emgcy_2011tohoku.html
Bank transfer information
Bank name Mitsubishi UFJ Branch: Hongo, Regular account
Account number 1155337
Account name: tokuhi) guddo nebazujaypan
Please be sure to write “tohoku” after you name
銀行振込
三菱東京UFJ銀行 本郷支店
口座番号： 普通　1155337
口座名義： トクヒ）グッドネーバーズジャパン
振込依頼人名：
振込依頼人名に続けて「トウホク」とご入力ください。例）ヤマダ　ハナコ　トウホク

3. JEN ジェン
Online credit card donation in Japanese
http://www.jen-npo.org/contribute/contribute.html
Online credit card donation in English
http://www.jen-npo.org/en/involved/donate1.php
About JEN in English http://www.jen-npo.org/en/index.html
Postal account transfer
Account # ００１７０−２−５３８６５７
Account name: JEN
郵便振込
郵便振替口座　００１７０−２−５３８６５７
加入者名（口座名）　ＪＥＮ

4. Peace Winds Japanピース ウィンズ・ジャパン
Find out about PWJ http://www.peace-winds.org/
Online credit card donation in Japanese http://www.peace-winds.org/index.html
Bank transfer information
Bank name: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank Branch: Aoyama
Account type regular
Account number　1671932
Account name: Peace Winds Japan
銀行振込
三井住友銀行青山支店, 普通
口座番号1671932
口座名義：　特定非営利活動法人　ピース ウィンズ・ジャパン広報口

4. Peace Boat ピースボートUPA国際協力プロジェクト
URL http://www.peaceboat.org/index_j.html
For donations from within Japan:
Post office transfer account (yubin furikae koza) 00180-6-705651
Account name: Peace Boat UPA
(In the notes column, please write “disaster relief”)
OR
JP Bank (Yucho Ginko) 019 branch, account number 0705651 Peace Boat UPA
(before writing the name of the donor, please write “disaster”)
郵便振替口座　00180-6-705651
口座名　ピースボートUPA　（
※通信欄に「災害支援」とお書 きください）
ゆうちょ銀行　ゼロイチキュウ店（019店）　当座0705651
ピースボートUPA国際協力プロジェクト
（※振込依頼人名の 前に「サイガイ」とご入力ください）
Peace Boat is also gathering donations at train stations around the country every day. Please contact Peace Boat directly if you are interested in joining such collections.

5. Save the Children Japanセーブ・ザ・チルドレン子ども基金
URL: http://www.savechildren.or.jp/
Online giving in Japanese http://www.savechildren.or.jp/contribute/index.html
Postal account transfer
Account # ００９００−１−１２０７６０
Account name: sebu za chirudorin kodomo kikin
郵便振込
郵便振替口座　００９００−１−１２０７６０
加入者名（口座名）　セーブ・ザ・チルドレン子ども基金

6. Nippon Volunteer Network Active in Disaster, Inc.
(特)日本災害救援ボランティアネットワーク（ＮＶＮＡＤ）
1-5-1 Wakihamakaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0073, JAPAN
URL http://www.nvnad.or.jp/
Bank transfer information
Bank name: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Branch: Nichinomiya
Account type regular
Account number　7833392
Account name: tokutei)nihon saigaikyuen boranteia nettowaku
銀行振込
三井住友銀行 西宮支店（普）7833392
口座名義 特定非営利活動法人日本災害救援ボランティアネットワーク

7. Association for Aid and Relief, Japan難民を助ける会
URL: http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/
Online donation in Japanese http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/support/donate/internet.html
POSTAL ACCOUNT transfer
Account number: 00110-6-96509
Account name: Nanmin wo tasukeru-kai
郵便振込
口座番号00110-6-96509
加入者名 特定非営利活動法人　難民を助ける会

8. MDM Medecins du Monde Japan / Doctors of the World
特定非営利活動法人メドゥサン・デュ・モンド　ジャポン
URL: http://www.mdm.or.jp/
Online donation in Japanese http://www.mdm.or.jp/donation/select.php
Postal account transfer
Account # ００１１０−８−１７２８３９
Account name: medousan dyu mondo jyapan
郵便振込
郵便振替口座　００１１０−８−１７２８３９
郵便振替口座名：特定非営利活動法人メドゥサン・デュ・モンド　ジャポン

9. MSF Japan: Medecins sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders Japan
特定非営利活動法人国境なき医師団日本
URL: http://www.msf.or.jp/
Online donation in Japanese http://www.msf.or.jp/donate/select.html
Postal account transfer
Account # 00190-6-566468
Account name: kokyo-naki-ishidan-nihon
郵便振込
郵便振替口座　00190-6-566468
加入者名（口座名）　特定非営利活動法人国境なき医師団日本

March 14, 2011 Willing-to-serve-in-Japan List: Volunteers for Japan

 Help Japan, Quake!  Connecting Volunteers with People who need help!

If you have any answers to the enclosed inquiries, please list them below in the comment form.  This way, this information can be used by the site's users. Contact us at KatastrofNaturel@gmail.com if you have the right info for the volunteers listed on this list.  Help them get connected with the right contacts and place to start in Japan!

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"Esther C. 
Hi, 
My name is Esther and I'm a registered nurse ready to go help in Japan.
Please let me know how I can help."

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"  liam ruddy 

hi there, I am currently a serving police officer in peterborough UK, i would like to go over to japan and assist in anyway i can. i am available for 2-3 weeks and want to make a difference. "


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"....
sheila R 

Hello,

I am a critical care RN, and would like to volunteer in japan, can you please give me information to proceed,

thankyou,

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C. Kirkland 

Hello,
I am an American living in Hawaii. I am wondering what volunteer positions are needed to fill in Japan.  Thanks, Cheryl Kirkland

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Hi my name is Duane Mclellan .  I am a firefighter EMT B of  17yrs and would like to volunteer to help in Japan. I have more than enough qualifications for the task at hand and have a passport but am finding it hard to find a starting point .Can you please put me in the right direction so I am able to help.  please let me know . ======================:  Help Japan, Quake!  Connecting Volunteers with People who need help!

 

Quake & Tsunami Economic Impact on Japan: Toyota Temporarily Shuts Down all Operations; Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Affected

There is no doubt that the quake and tsunami are going to have a major impact on the Japanese economy and the rest of the world.  For a moment, just think about all the consumer goods you have been using for the past week.  It is true that many of our merchandise comes from China these days, but we still import a lot of gadgets  and vehicles from Japan.

Due to issues with power, the infrastructures, and the fear of the nuclear radiation, everybody is anxious.  These issues have a direct impact on the country's production.

So far, Toyota has temporarily shut down its production in Japan.  Many other companies are reeling from the losses caused by the tsunami-triggered quake.  The company is assessing its needs and losses.

Toyota, the world's largest carmaker, has idled 12 plants thus far.   It is estimated that the company will lose $72 million for each day it is not operating its plants.  Nissan and Honda are also losing money too.

Nissan is the second carmaker.  Honda is the third. These companies have also reduced their production due to the fact that some of their plants are located in the tsunami-affected prefectures.

American Redcross Is Not Accepting Volunteers for Japan Now; Japanese Redcross Assesses Needs and Sets up Responses: Find Alternative Ways You Can Still Support and Volunteer

 The Japanese Redcross has a long history of responding to catastrophes and emergencies.  It has been around since 1887.  It is very capable of assessing and coordinating the responses to the quake and tsunami. 

 What can you do?

From the comfort of your home, you can provide support and assistance to the Japanese relief efforts.  You can contribute to Redcross by texting 90999 to donate any amount you want. 

"Those who want to help can go to www.redcross.org and donate to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. Gifts to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
People can make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999. Their donation will go to support relief efforts for the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific."

International Update:

More than 70 countries have sent assistance to Japan.  Their very specialized and professonal search and rescue teams are already in the country. 

What's our role?

To provide info on the relief efforts while trying to connect potential volunteers with organizations and individuals who will eventually organize civilian volunteer trips to Japan to help clean up, comfort, and assist in any way possible.

Ready to Serve and Help Japan: American Instructor at Japan's Yamanashi University Uses Vacation Time to Serve

Hats off to Mr. Germann for using his time to help the people of Japan among whom he has lived for the past 16 years!  Since he knows Japan very well, he may be an important contact for you as you are getting ready to volunteer in the country.  He may be able to provide you with important field info. 

Here is his info: jsgermann@yahoo.com

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I'm an American living here in Japan for the last 16 years.  I am healthy and ready to offer my help in the affected areas.  As I am an instructor at a university in Yamanashi, I will be off for two weeks starting Saturday.  Japan is my home too and I want to help my countrymen.

John S. Germann"