2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
March 11, 2011A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake rocked northeast Japan late on Friday afternoon, setting a nuclear plant ablaze and unleashing a 10-metre tsunami that tossed ships inland and left at least 110 people dead.
Police said many others were injured in Tokyo and coastal areas of the main Honshu island, while television footage showed scenes of widespread devastation and flooding.
A monster wave hit near Sendai city where a tide of black water sent shipping containers, cars and debris crashing through streets and across open farmland destroying everything in its path.
The National Police Agency says 110 people have been confirmed dead and 350 are missing, with at least 544 others injured in the tremor.
A spokesman for the agency says that death toll does not include 200-300 bodies which were reportedly found on a beach in Sendai.
Police in Sendai also reported a major explosion at petrochemical complex in the city.
The government said the tsunami and quake, which was felt as far away as Beijing 2,500 kilometres away, had caused "tremendous damage" while aerial footage showed massive flooding in northern towns. Read More...
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show of commitment to the betterment of health care during this
devastating time.
Emergency Information
Local Japan Emergency dials:
171 + 1 + line phone number to leave a message
171 + 2 + line phone number to listen to the message
Phone numbers to consult about missing persons: (Japanese language)
Iwate: 0120-801-471
Miyagi: 022-221-2000
Fukushima: 0120-510-186 / 090-8424-4207 / 090-8424-4208.
171 + 1 + line phone number to leave a message
171 + 2 + line phone number to listen to the message
Phone numbers to consult about missing persons: (Japanese language)
Iwate: 0120-801-471
Miyagi: 022-221-2000
Fukushima: 0120-510-186 / 090-8424-4207 / 090-8424-4208.
How You Can Help
Monetary donations are coming in from all
over, but there is a substantial demand for additional aid.
Medical supplies and equipment are greatly needed and the North Adams Ambulance Service is joining efforts with the Japanese Relief Funds to collect medical supplies across New England from emergency service organizations.
The collected supplies will allow the relief workers and medical staff in Japan to care for people more quickly and more efficient.
Here are some of the most needed items:
Medical supplies and equipment are greatly needed and the North Adams Ambulance Service is joining efforts with the Japanese Relief Funds to collect medical supplies across New England from emergency service organizations.
The collected supplies will allow the relief workers and medical staff in Japan to care for people more quickly and more efficient.
Here are some of the most needed items:
- Medical supplies such as band aids, alcohol, peroxide, bandages, gauze pads etc.
- Water and non-perishable food items.
- Diapers, baby clothes, wipes and bottles.
- Cots and tents.
- Clean, gently used clothing & shoes.
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