A devastating 8.9 earthquake hit Japan on Friday causing many casualties and terrible devastation across the country. The earthquake that struck off the northeastern shore was the biggest recorded quake ever to hit Japan. It ranked as the fifth-largest earthquake in the world since 1900.
We would like to extend heartfelt sympathy for all who were affected by this recent tragedy. Here's some information ion how you can help:
Useful Links
- Google Crisis Response - Make donations, see recent news, and learn about the various relief efforts underway across the globe.
- Red Cross Donation Page
- International Medical Corps
- Doctors without Borders
Text Donations
- Red Cross: Donate $10 just by texting REDCROSS to 90999. The Red Cross has also set up an online donation form for the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami victims.
- Salvation Army: Donate $10 by texting either JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888. You can also donate online or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. You can also connect with the Salvation Army on Facebook and Twitter.
- Global Giving: Donate $10 by texting JAPAN to 50555. There is also an online donation form for the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
- For even more options on how to donate to other great causes, click here to view USA Today's guide on how to help.
Further Information
REMEMBER! Always be sure that you are donating to a legitimate cause. Click here for some great tips about the Japan earthquake relief efforts from Charity Navigator.
Looking for a loved one in Japan? Below are some resources that may help:
- According to the Red Cross, the best way to contact or locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Japan is to contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225.
- American Red Cross: Search for a loved one on the Safe and Well website.
- Google: Get the latest news, resources, maps and much more at the Crisis Response project page.
- Google's Person Finder has a full database complete with thousands of records.
