AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be allocated for the International Disaster Relief Fund, which then deploys to the region to help. Donate here.
GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Donate here.
SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. Donate here.
SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need. Donate here.
AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region. Donate here.
CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate here.
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities. Donate here.
SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort. Donate here.
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund
American Red Cross:
Your gift to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami.If you have family or friends in Japan or know someone that does, there are several ways to try and locate them.
You can call the U.S. State Department at 1-888-407-4747 or you can go online and use "Person Finder"
You can call the U.S. State Department at 1-888-407-4747 or you can go online and use "Person Finder"
THE TRAGEDY IN JAPAN:
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northeast Japan spawned a ferocious tsunami that's caused massive destruction; flattening whole cities, starting raging fires, and killing hundreds. Nearly 88,000 people are reported missing, according to the official Kyodo news agency.
We've gathered some videos that show the scope of the disaster, and you can also see The Atlantic's collection of photos of the quake.
Footage of the tsunami quickly enveloping the city of Sendai, Japan. Officials say hundreds are dead, and the death toll is rising. As the sun rose on Japan, the rescue operations began:
A view from above as the earthquake rocks Japan:
This Reuters report shows hundreds of cars being swept away by water and a live shot from inside a newsroom as the quake hits:
A Japanese news program narrates footage of a tsunami wave crashing over the countryside:
In the aftermath of the tsunami, an ocean whirlpool forms, trapping a boat:
The quake sparked a massive fire at a Japanese oil refinery:
The water overtakes Sendai airport:
A boat fights waves off the coast:
Fires broke out in Fukushima, Sendai, Iwate and Ibaraki:
In this raw footage, the ground cracks open and water begins to spout:
A skyscraper wobbles during the quake:
This raw footage shows the power of the tsunami carrying away large boats and even buildings:
Video of chaos inside a Japanese supermarket:
The quake wreaks havoc inside a Japanese home:
We've gathered some videos that show the scope of the disaster, and you can also see The Atlantic's collection of photos of the quake.
Footage of the tsunami quickly enveloping the city of Sendai, Japan. Officials say hundreds are dead, and the death toll is rising. As the sun rose on Japan, the rescue operations began:
A view from above as the earthquake rocks Japan:
In the aftermath of the tsunami, an ocean whirlpool forms, trapping a boat:
The quake sparked a massive fire at a Japanese oil refinery:
The water overtakes Sendai airport:
A boat fights waves off the coast:
Fires broke out in Fukushima, Sendai, Iwate and Ibaraki:
In this raw footage, the ground cracks open and water begins to spout:
A skyscraper wobbles during the quake:
This raw footage shows the power of the tsunami carrying away large boats and even buildings:
Video of chaos inside a Japanese supermarket:
The quake wreaks havoc inside a Japanese home:
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