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Breaking: How to help Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims
Japan is reeling from one of the worst earthquakes in recorded history and the resultant tsunami and flooding.
The quake measured at 8.9 on the Richter scale, causing severe damage and massive floods in the northeast of the country. Aftershocks continue to affect the nation while other pacific countries, particularly Oceanic islands, the Philippines and Indonesia are preparing for tsunamis.
Though it’s early days yet, there are ways being set up to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunami.
Google Person Finder has set up a page for the 2011 Japan Earthquake for people to post messages looking for lost loved ones or to let others know that they are OK.
From BBC News:
The Person Finder was developed to solve a problem common in the aftermath of many catastrophes when many different agencies are on the ground giving aid and gathering information about victims.
One way to donate to aid tsunami and earthquake victims is via the organization ShelterBox, which “provides emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most.”
See the Guardian News blog for live updates on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan:
Japan earthquake – live updates
Tags: aid, earthquake, help, japan, Person Finder, ShelterBox, tsunami
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