HelpJapanQuake: 2011 Japan Quake Volunteers, Inland Tsunami Survivors, Rebuild Japan News

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

2014-03-11T12:47:00.000-07:00

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........."

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"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)

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"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)

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"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 "

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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

2014-03-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

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

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

2013-03-11T01:58:00.000-07:00

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

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

2012-03-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

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!

2012-03-13T04:45:00.000-07:00

James Bradford <branston67@gmail.com>

Hi,

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

2012-03-13T03:50:00.000-07:00

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

2012-03-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

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&b=6478593&ct=9170883&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&s_src=RSG00100E013&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

2012-03-11T07:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-18T05:28:00.000-07:00

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.

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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

2011-04-07T15:15:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-17T05:52:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-16T07:22:00.001-07:00

"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?

2011-03-15T08:26:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-15T03:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-15T02:07:00.000-07:00

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 .

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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

2011-03-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-14T08:42:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-14T07:39:00.000-07:00

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

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"

List of Countries That Send Assistance and Rescue Teams to Japan: United States of America, China, New Zealand, England, Germany, France.......

2011-03-14T00:30:00.000-07:00

In response to the request for International assistance made by the Japanese government, various countries have already dispatched search and rescue teams to Japan. Some of them have already arrived. For example, a British group has already landed in Japan.

Two U.S. search and rescue teams have already arrived in Japan. They are from Fairfax, Virginia and Los Angeles. After refueling in Alaska, they left for Japan. They landed at an airport near Tokyo. They are being given orders as to where to start searching for survivors.

USAID determines which search and rescue teams are best suited to respond to the request. It has been reported that the U.S. sent the two best trained and equipped teams. "
The Los Angeles and Fairfax teams are the only teams in the U.S. that are fully trained and equipped to handle international earthquake relief efforts. USAID is sending 74 members from the L.A. team to Japan and 72 members from the Fairfax team, along with rescue dogs and 75 tons of equipment."
To be mobilized first, the Los Angeles Urban Search and Rescue Team is one of the elite emergency team in the whole nation. That is why it was the first one to be deployed. It has 178 elite responders who are well trained to function in any emergency situation domestically and internationally.

These U.S. search and rescue teams will be deployed to areas selected by the Japanese Foreign Ministry. " the Japanese Foreign Ministry has said the United States' emergency teams will most likely be sent to join rescue efforts in Ofunato, which is in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan."

So far, the Japanese government has already deployed thousands of military personnel to the affected areas. They are finding a lot of dead bodies thus far.

China has already sent equipment, military manpower and medicine.

Teams with search dogs arrived at Narita International Airport from Germany and Switzerland, bringing 41 members and three dogs from Germany and 27 workers and nine dogs from Switzerland. A 15-member Chinese emergency team, the first dispatched to Japan, and a team of 72 rescuers from the U.S. with search dogs arrived later today, Sunday.

A team of 45 people from Christchurch, New Zealand which was hit by an earthquake last month is also expected to arrive in Japan later today.

Russia has experience with dealing with nuclear radiation accidents. "Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to provide up to 150,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Japan and to increase the supply of coal.

Australia, South Korea and other countries have already offered assistance to Japan.

American Living Near Sendai and Affected Area Wants to Help But Needs Info on Road Conditions

2011-03-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

March 12, 2011: American Living Close to Affected Area Wants to Help, Needs Info on Road Updates:

Please help him get to those in dire need:

"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"

Users of HelpJapanQuake.blogspot.com Give Feedback, Are Thankful for the Services; Send a Volunteer to Japan

2011-03-12T09:57:00.000-08:00

Here is a sample of the messages we have been receiving from the users of this site. They are happy that they are organizing themselves in case an opportunity to go to Japan to help comes up. They want to know what to do to get ready for the opportunity.

There is a huge interest and enthusiasm in going there to clean up. However, finances, money to cover the travel and stay costs are a major hindrance to many potential volunteers. So if you have the means to sponsor a few volunteers, please let us know. Maybe you are unable to go there, but you can send a volunteer there.

Contact us to inform us that you want to sponsor a few volunteers. Write us at KatastrofNaturel@gmail.com and place "Send Volunteers" in the Subject of your message. Bless somebody by giving a HUGE HEALING WAVE of Love by sending somebody to help our fellow Japanese!!!!!

So far, there is a small numbers of this site who are able to finance their own trip to Japan to help. The majority of the users want some type of sponsorship to go help.

Here is a sample of what users are writing to us:

"

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......"

Japan Quake and Tsunami News Updates: Rising Death Toll and Fear of Nuclear Radiaton due to Explosion

2011-03-12T09:12:00.000-08:00

Japan is currently conducting a massive military rescue of the people stranded on streets, roads, parts of bridges, and rooftops. Japanese officials said that more than 1000 people have been found dead. They still do not have a definite number for those who are unaccounted for. Due to the vast inland devastation caused by the tsunami, the officials may never have a definite number of missing people.

A huge explosion has been recorded at a Japanese nuclear power plant damaged by the Friday 8.9 magnitude quake. Prime minister Naoto Kan has declared a state of emergency at the Fukushima number 1 and 2 power plants just so scientists can verify whether a meltdown truly took place.

Keep in mind that the offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami which wreaked havoc on Japan's north-east coast, sweeping far inland and devastating a number of towns and villages.

March 12, 2011 Updates: More than 1000 people have perished in the quake-triggered tsunami according to Japanese authorities. Japanese military rescue is underway. More than 1000 Japanese are unaccounted for thus far

Young People Prefer and Plan to Volunteer in Japan Instead of Going on Spring Break Elsewhere; They Want Somebody or an Organization To Sponsor Them

2011-03-11T22:52:00.000-08:00

A new wave of volunteerism has just sprung up. The idea of helping a fellow human being in distress is at its foundation. More and more young people prefer to go to places such as Japan, ChristChurch, New Zealand, Chile, and Haiti where they can help those stricken by earlier quakes.

Right now, the requests are coming for Japan. Sendai region was not only affected by the great quake, but it was rocked by the quake-triggered tsunami which caused even more damages. No country has been able to build against the water walls of tsunami.

2011 Spring Break will be dedicated to charitable work. Young people want to put their youth, energy, and enthusiasm to a good cause.

Most of the young people are willing and ready to go. However, they lack the money for the tickets and related costs. If you are so inclined and are able to sponsor just one of them, please contact us at katastrofnaturel@gmail.com or just indicate so in the comment form below!

Here is a sample of the messages we have been receiving at the HelpJapanQuake headquarters:

"hello,

i want to help in the relief efforts. i can't afford to fly on my own, but i might be able to find a place to stay on my own once i am there.

thank you....."

Once again, if you can help, please help send a willing volunteer to Japan now!

HelpJapanQuake, March 11, 20011: President Obama Stands Ready to Help Japan; President Obama's Speech

2011-03-11T15:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a summary of the president's speech and statement on the occasion of the Japanese quake and tsunami.

"President Barack Obama said this morning, March 11, 2011, that the U.S. stands ready to help the Japanese people "in this time of great trial." His statement comes after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake struck Japan earlier Friday and triggered tsunami alerts for numerous regions, including Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast, Ecuador, Mexico, Australia, Hawaii, Peru, Chile, Guam, Marshall Island etc. "Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis," Obama said. "We will continue to closely monitor tsunamis around Japan and the Pacific going forward and we are asking all our citizens in the affected region to listen to their state and local officials as I have instructed FEMA to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest of the U.S. states and territories that could be affected."

President Obama's Speech, U.S. Heavy Lift Assistance, and Nuclear Radiation Fear

2011-03-11T11:52:00.000-08:00

In his speech to the nation, President Obama presented his heart-felt feelings and sentiments to the Japenese people and government after a massive, 8.9 magnitude quake had hit the Pacific nation. When asked by a Japanese reporter, President Obama talked about his time living in Hawaii where he had great friendships with Japanese people. He felt so sorry for their losses in human lives and property. He promised to help Japan with heavy lift for cleanup and rebuilding purposes.

The US has also sent clean coolant to the nuclear plant to avoid any leakages. That is the fear of so many people who are watching the development in Japan. The Japanese Prime Minister is on top of the situation. He asked for calm and understanding as Japan is getting ready to clean up, rebuild and protect human lives.

Twitter and Facebook in Times of Emergencies such as Japan Quake and Tsunami

2011-03-11T09:32:00.000-08:00

Once more, Twitter is abuzz after power lines and communication infrastructures encountered problems after the Japan quake. Users from Tokyo have been posting on twitter to inform the rest of the world and to tell their families they are fine. People use their smartphones to post on Twitter and Facebook.

So far Facebook Causes has been conducing a large fundraising for Japan. Through its Causes pages, friends have already contributed thousands of dollars to help Japan.

Facebook Causes offers great social fundraising tools which allow friends to donate any amount they can afford. So far, more than $1 million have been donated to various organizations through the site.

In view of the devastation in Japan, Facebook friends are harnessing the power of the site's apps and tools.

New Videos of Japan Quake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Plant Explosion: Offer of Aid for Japan and Google's Person Finder for Japan

2011-03-11T09:16:00.001-08:00

Many people, heads of government, and countries are presenting their condolences to Japan. They also want to help and donate their time and resources.

Please see the various videos posted below

Use the Google's Person Finder here

The U.S.A to Offer Helicopter Assistance to Affected Areas in Japan: All American Military Personnel and US Embassy Accounted For Thus Far

2011-03-11T08:26:00.000-08:00

Based on the most recent reports, the US government stands ready to support the Japanese government. The Obama Administration is in contact with the U.S base in Japan to make US resources available to the Japanese government.

Helicopters are needed. They will be able to rescue people from the sites where they are stranded. Boats and ships will search the seas for the passenger boats that were swept to high seas.

President Obama has just said that he has ordered the resources of the US and troops based in Japan to help our great ally, Japan. He also said that the personnel of the US embassy has found safer and higher grounds in Japan. He is coordinating and keeping informed of what is going on there. He wants to make sure that all US citizens are provided with assistance in Japan.

The president also added that he does not have all the details yet. He continues to receive updates from the American personnel in Japan. The reason is because the quake and ensuing tsunami have just happened. He is deferring ... and waiting for more info on the developing situation.

He is also addressing the high prices paid at the gas stations. He is watching for price gauges.

A whirlpool has been created in the ocean in the Sendai area. Its presence may indicate that the bottom of the ocean was cracked by the power of the quake. This site will be a very dangerous area for anybody who stumbles upon it while navigating!

March 16, 2011 Updates:

So far the US has sent many ships such as the Ronald Reagan to the affected areas, but high levels of radiation have caused many of them to change course. These ships have planes and helicopters that could help in the rescue and relief efforts, but due to the high levels of radiation, they can not operate them. They are waiting till the levels go down. The US has also sent two specialized fire trucks to the power plant in question. So far, the US has not been asked to deploy troops to help out.

Sergeant from California State Military Reserve, Red Cross Certified Instructor Ready to Volunteer in Japan but Needs an Organization to Sponsor Trip

2011-03-11T08:15:00.000-08:00

Thanks, Sergeant! People like you make the world a better place to live!

This wonderful and qualified sergeant wants to help in Japan. But he needs an organization to sponsor his trip to the country. He is willing to help at any moment.

If you can not go there, he can. So if you can sponsor him, contact us at KatastrofNaturel@Gmail.com. We will pass on the info to him. Help fly him there now!!!!

".......It's great that you already blogged about the relief efforts. I can help wherever I'm needed, even in Japan, if some organization can fly me there.

Sergeant, California State Military Reserve

Trained by the military and Red Cross in CPR/1st Aid for adults, children, infants

Red Cross Certified Instructor in CPR/1st Aid for Adults, children, infants

Also able to perform perimeter security......."

Industrial Engineer from Guildford, Surrey, England Wants to Volunteer in Japan

2011-03-11T07:51:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for volunteers to form a group to go help in Japan, contact us so we can provide you with the info of this volunteer. All of us can do something to help our fellow human beings who are in distress.

Here is what the volunteer from England, the industrial engineer from Guildford, Surrey, wrote:

"Hi, I'm sorry about what happens in Japan, I'm Industrial Engineer
I'm available to help any time if you need me to travel, I live in england Guildford, Surrey.........."

If you want to volunteer in Japan, respond in the comment section below

Revision of the Japan Quake Magnitude: 8.8; Japan Can Use all the Volunteers and Search and Rescue Teams

2011-03-11T07:07:00.000-08:00

Volunteers from all over the world are making their ways to Tokyo, Sendai, Japan. There are a lot of stranded people on the roads. People who got stuck in buildings that were spared by the tsunami waves need to be rescued. Japan accepts assistance from everybody in this massive undertaking.

Human toll:

300 bodies are found in Sendai, the city near the epicenter. Sendai is home to more than 1 million people. Debris cover the fields of Sendai. A ship carrying more than 300 people was swept out to sea.

Utility companies shut down reactors. Power plants are shut down. More than 3 million people are without electricity. Then the waves started coming. The speed at which they travel caught people by surprise.

Oil refineries: More than 100 people perish there.

Naoto Kan, Japanese Prime Minister, declared the Nuclear plants safe.

Passenger trains are missing.

Tsunami Water Waves Uproot Homes Like Toys, Travel Far Inland

2011-03-11T06:46:00.000-08:00

Highways are washed away. Well-traveled highways and freeways got covered by tall waves of water carrying homes, boats, cars and any other debris. They travel inland with a high speed. Farm lands are no more. Business buildings, temples, schools and anything that stoop in the way got ripped off.

This massive 8.8 quake causes massive amount of damage. The death toll is shifting. It currently stands at 800 deads. Property damages will be extensive.

What is Working in Tokyo, Japan? Cell phones, Smart Phones and iPads. Japanese Use Tech After Quake and Tsunami

2011-03-11T01:30:00.000-08:00

Cell phones have been able to help Japanese keep in touch with family members and the rest of the world. With most insfrastructures being wiped out by the quake-triggered tsunamis, most Tokyo residents will have time to capture videos and pictures of what is around them.

Floating homes, floating cars, floating boats and ships! Soon, the stories of survival will show up.

Sadly, with such a double whammy, many tourists and fishermen will perish and lose their livelihood.

Quake-triggered Tsunamis Crash Ashore: Death Toll; Tsunami Waves Create Massive Damage in Japan; Warnings for California, Oregon, Mexico, Peru, Chile and Australia etc

2011-03-11T01:20:00.000-08:00

So far, the death toll has reached 18 people according to the latest report. Without being able to launch search and rescue teams, the Japanese government led by Prime Minister Naoto Kan is sending troops to the affected areas of Sendai, Japan. Tokyo has been hugely affected. The prime minister is asking for calm. He is also asking every citizen and volunteer to help the neighbors. The country's resources will be used to help people.

Tokyo is now completely paralyzed by the lack of rails. People will need to be rescued. They are stranded at many stations. Others are just walking around on streets and roads that are cut off.

Sendai airport is also paralyzed. The good news is that the military resources are activated to try to help everybody get to higher grounds. A massive planning is ongoing.

The entire West Coast is under tsunami warnings. Parts of Canada, Oregon, California and even Mexico should pay attention to these warnings within 24 hours.

Japanese Government is asking Citizens to Go to Higher grounds: Evacuate

2011-03-11T00:21:00.000-08:00

Fires are raging out of control at an oil refinery in northeast of Tokyo. The fire walls are taller than some nearby buildings. Firefighters are unable to control the flames. People are trapped in floating buildings, cars, boats, and elsewhere. Search and rescue teams will need to start looking for survivors.

There is warning for Chile, Mexico, Marquais Island, Indonesia, Guam, Australia, Peru. The tsunami may hit these countries too.

Farm lands are destroyed. Businesses are destroyed. It is too early to tabulate the number of deads and survivors. A large quake, magnitude 8.9 hit northern Japan. The quake caused fires and massive damages.

Trains and subways services were suspended. Thousands of passengers are stranded. People are walking far away from home. They are talking on their cell phones. They want to find out about family members and friends.

The welfare facility collapsed. 4 people have been confirmed dead. So far, there is a report of one dead. A building collapsed on the woman. So far, we do not know how many people plunged to their deaths in their cars.

8 people are confirmed dead so far in 4 prefectures in northern Japan.

Japan Hit by 8.9 Magnitude Quake

2011-03-10T23:46:00.000-08:00

Japan is being hit by a massive earthquake at the time of the writing of this report. Bridges collapse into the ocean. Boats and cars loaded with passengers just fall into the waters. Nearby, some buildings catch fire. Complete buildings, offices and homes are floating away. Japan news agency reports that there are a lot of injuries and deaths. Where there was dry land does not exist anymore

Tsunami watches are going on Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan, Guam, Indonesia, Russia, Marshall island, and many other countries. The island of Panjou on which Japan is located is hit by a major tsunami. The debris and water of the tsunami are traveling far inland. Tsunami waves are predicted to be higher.

It is predicting that the tsunami will cause many deaths inland. A building on fire is moving with the tsunami.

About an hour and 10 minutes ago, a major quake hit Japan.

Magnitude 8.9 quake hit Japan. Roads are destroyed. Airports are closed.

Foreign assistance will be requested and accepted by the government of Japan. The damages are very extensive.

The tsunami has been going up a river and taking away everything in its path: Farms, homes, trucks, businesses, and schools.

Japan Hit by Major Quake: Children, Women, Men and old people were crying

2011-03-10T23:43:00.000-08:00

Japanese were caught off guard. The quake disrupts everything in Japan. Everyone was running away from their homes, businesses etc. People are nervous and frustrated. School children do not know how they will go back home. Taxis are taken over by the people on the street. Roads are cut up.
Several fires are burning all over the place. Waves of water are still making their ways inland.

People near the coastline need to move away. Many people do not know what is happening right now.
the tsunami is coming. Evacuate the coasts.

The epicenter of the quake centered around Sendai, Japan. The quake lasted several minutes, which turned out to be an eternity.

It is far too early to say how many people died.

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