Japan Earthquake & Tsunami: 2011

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On March 11, an 8.9 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan near the city of Sendai.

The earthquake generated a massive tsunami with waves as high as 30 feet, resulting in floods, fires and the closure of airports and transit systems. Hundreds of people were killed, and homes, fields and towns were flooded or destroyed.

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The following organizations are responding to the immediate needs of survivors:

• Give2Asia Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fund
• The American Red Cross

Many ways you can join and particpate in their relief efforts:

GIVE2ASIA:

• Via Give2Asia on the web
• Via Mail:
  Give2Asia
  P.O. Box 193223
  San Francisco, CA 94119-3223
  USA

The American Red Cross:

• Via a SMS Text Donation*:
USA: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10
Canada: Text REDCROSS to 30333 to donate $10
Ireland: Text REDCROSS to 57500 to donate €5
• via Telephone:
  English: 1-800 RED CROSS
  Spanish: 1-800 257 7575
  

*Gift will show up on your cell phone bill, other messaging rates may apply.