Any one searching for information about the earthquake or tsunami in Japan will see static links providing information about the response to the natural disasters. Google has made it easy to report a missing person or information about a missing person.
This is similar to Google's efforts after the earthquake in the Christchurch area of New Zealand, Google's Japanese Quake Person Finder allows users to share when they have received information that a missing person is alive or to create a record for a new missing person. There are currently about 6,100 records.
Statement By The President On The Earthquake In Japan And The Resulting Tsunami Warning Throughout The Pacific:
Michelle & I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis
Obama: The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial. Obama: I have instructed FEMA to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest of the US states and territories that could be affected. /BNO News.
This is a Tsunami Information Statement for California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas.
Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis potentially dangerouse to coasts outside the source region. The West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center is investigating the event to determine the level of danger. More information will be issued as it becomes available.
For those seeking shelter, there is also a Google Map up showing all the shelter sites in Tokyo. Some of the sites have descriptions of supplies they can offer such as food or bedding. Many shelters also indicate how full they are. More news
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