Response to Japan's earthquake has come from more than 90 nations. Nations struggling to meet their own needs, such as Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, have sent money for emergency supplies. The U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrived in Japan to aid in relief efforts.
An international aid effort swelled Monday to help Japan deal with the trio of catastrophes that have mired the country in sorrow and fear.
More than 90 nations have offered assistance in searching for survivors and extracting the dead from Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake, the devastating tsunami it spawned and the threat of radiation contamination emanating from three damaged reactors in the hard-hit northeast.
The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrived in Japan to augment a fleet of U.S. naval vessels deployed to help with air rescue operations and to ferry relief supplies to the hundreds of thousands displaced by the disasters. The U.S. government also sent an initial donation of $100,000 through its embassy in Tokyo and dispatched about 150 search-and-rescue workers trained in urban disaster response.
More than 90 nations have offered assistance in searching for survivors and extracting the dead from Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake, the devastating tsunami it spawned and the threat of radiation contamination emanating from three damaged reactors in the hard-hit northeast.
The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrived in Japan to augment a fleet of U.S. naval vessels deployed to help with air rescue operations and to ferry relief supplies to the hundreds of thousands displaced by the disasters. The U.S. government also sent an initial donation of $100,000 through its embassy in Tokyo and dispatched about 150 search-and-rescue workers trained in urban disaster response.
Hardships are expected to last for weeks, even months. The Tokyo Electric Power Co. announced rolling blackouts across the country would be imposed through April, and the Japan Meteorological Agency forecast snow for the afflicted northeast region from Wednesday through the weekend.
With last Friday's earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent after shocks, Japan is suffering from what its prime minister is calling the "worst crisis since WWII." The country's northern coast has been totally devastated, leaving the land and the people in ruins. Just like you, those at LivingSocial want to lend a hand, so they are going to match your donations. For each $5 donation through this offer, they will also donate $5 to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy, and hope that by merging efforts with yours and working directly with the American Red Cross, LivingSocial can help with immediate aid and long-term recovery plans in Japan.Donation: $5
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