http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=13110884
No "major damage," but what I've seen of the coastal areas that were affected by tsunami was bad to say the very least, and shit was pretty scary for people in all areas that were hit. Here's hoping that casualties stay low.
Here is a growing spreadsheet of survivors for anyone wondering: http://tinyurl.com/japanspreadsheet
Anyone here get caught in it?
For those interested in donating to the relief effort, please follow the links below:
! Here's a list that I got from shibatabread.com
! www.ConvoyofHope.org
identifies areas in greatest need of assistance - text TSUNAMI to 50555 to donate $10.
! www.RedCross.org
Make a $10 donation to the Red Cross by text messaging REDCROSS to 90999
! www.AmeriCares.org
provider of medicine and medical supplies
! www.GlobalGiving.org
relief and emergency services
! www.DirectReliefInternational.org
reaches out to medical teams and emergency responders to offer assistance
! www.SavetheChildren.org
focuses on helping the youngest affected by the earthquake
! www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org
sends medical supplies and relief teams to Japan - text MED to 80888 to donate $10
! http://helpjapan.onepiecepodcast.com
One Piece Podcast donation drive
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