japan earthquake
03-13-2011, 07:35 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by redquilter
Thoughts and prayers to all in Japan and Hawaii and the west coast of the U.S.
I'm originally from Hawaii and I can tell one and all that although there was some damage, it is really minimal compared to Japan. My contacts are on the Big Island and Kona got the brunt of the wave. Most importantly, there were no injuries just some property damage.
03-13-2011, 07:58 PM
#82
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I work at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the initial earthquake was so scary and measured about a 7 in downtown Tokyo. We have had 100's of aftershocks, which are as bad as regular earthquakes. That night everyone had to go home with friends, sleep in their offices, or sleep in the streets. Many trains are still not running. But we are OK and many people have been working around the clock to help others.
When I got beneath my desk after directing my staff to do the same, I thought it was all over! We survived and our hearts go out to our neighbors in the north- no homes, missing family members, and the current danger of radiation.
If you feel the need to donate money, be sure an give it to a reputable organization! Perhaps the Red Cross, as they probably have used all the supplies they have on hand. About 380,000 people are in some type of shelter and the death toll will be enormous.
Thank you for voicing your concern. Yokohama is near Tokyo, but to the south. Your friend should be fine.
When I got beneath my desk after directing my staff to do the same, I thought it was all over! We survived and our hearts go out to our neighbors in the north- no homes, missing family members, and the current danger of radiation.
If you feel the need to donate money, be sure an give it to a reputable organization! Perhaps the Red Cross, as they probably have used all the supplies they have on hand. About 380,000 people are in some type of shelter and the death toll will be enormous.
Thank you for voicing your concern. Yokohama is near Tokyo, but to the south. Your friend should be fine.
03-15-2011, 11:25 AM
#84
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Originally Posted by Gaijin
I work at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the initial earthquake was so scary and measured about a 7 in downtown Tokyo. We have had 100's of aftershocks, which are as bad as regular earthquakes. That night everyone had to go home with friends, sleep in their offices, or sleep in the streets. Many trains are still not running. But we are OK and many people have been working around the clock to help others.
When I got beneath my desk after directing my staff to do the same, I thought it was all over! We survived and our hearts go out to our neighbors in the north- no homes, missing family members, and the current danger of radiation.
If you feel the need to donate money, be sure an give it to a reputable organization! Perhaps the Red Cross, as they probably have used all the supplies they have on hand. About 380,000 people are in some type of shelter and the death toll will be enormous.
Thank you for voicing your concern. Yokohama is near Tokyo, but to the south. Your friend should be fine.
When I got beneath my desk after directing my staff to do the same, I thought it was all over! We survived and our hearts go out to our neighbors in the north- no homes, missing family members, and the current danger of radiation.
If you feel the need to donate money, be sure an give it to a reputable organization! Perhaps the Red Cross, as they probably have used all the supplies they have on hand. About 380,000 people are in some type of shelter and the death toll will be enormous.
Thank you for voicing your concern. Yokohama is near Tokyo, but to the south. Your friend should be fine.
03-15-2011, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaijin
I work at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the initial earthquake was so scary and measured about a 7 in downtown Tokyo. We have had 100's of aftershocks, which are as bad as regular earthquakes. That night everyone had to go home with friends, sleep in their offices, or sleep in the streets. Many trains are still not running. But we are OK and many people have been working around the clock to help others.
When I got beneath my desk after directing my staff to do the same, I thought it was all over! We survived and our hearts go out to our neighbors in the north- no homes, missing family members, and the current danger of radiation.
If you feel the need to donate money, be sure an give it to a reputable organization! Perhaps the Red Cross, as they probably have used all the supplies they have on hand. About 380,000 people are in some type of shelter and the death toll will be enormous.
Thank you for voicing your concern. Yokohama is near Tokyo, but to the south. Your friend should be fine.
When I got beneath my desk after directing my staff to do the same, I thought it was all over! We survived and our hearts go out to our neighbors in the north- no homes, missing family members, and the current danger of radiation.
If you feel the need to donate money, be sure an give it to a reputable organization! Perhaps the Red Cross, as they probably have used all the supplies they have on hand. About 380,000 people are in some type of shelter and the death toll will be enormous.
Thank you for voicing your concern. Yokohama is near Tokyo, but to the south. Your friend should be fine.
03-16-2011, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
I have a friend in Kohoku,Yokohama Kanagawa,Japan,.
anyone know if that area is affected? I'm trying to see on maps now.
pics
http://poleshift.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3863141:BlogPost:367095&commentId=3863141:Comment:367194&xg_source=activity
anyone know if that area is affected? I'm trying to see on maps now.
pics
http://poleshift.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3863141:BlogPost:367095&commentId=3863141:Comment:367194&xg_source=activity
03-20-2011, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by redquilter
Thoughts and prayers to all in Japan and Hawaii and the west coast of the U.S.
We were confined to our hotel & told to stay above the 5th floor. We were on the 14th. I watched the water from my balcony all night. Boats were told to get out into deep water & ride it out. I saw their lights way out in the distance. I was terrified since I had seen pix of these hitting other places in the past.
Apparently parts of the islands were affected but the most we got in Waikiki was slightly higher water. By morn. it receded. We were able to get out to the airport (no traffic was allowed into town though) & mainland flights were leaving. Interisland flights were either delayed or cancelled. I was so grateful to get away from the ocean although I do love it.
It's horrifying to see what happened to Japan since it could have been Hawaii as well. My heart goes out to them.
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