Japan Fights Nuclear Crisis With Water Drops At Fukushima
Seawater dumps by Japanese CH-47 helicopters and ground sprayers aimed to cool the Fukushima Dai ichi complex after a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami. U S officials warned of rising radiation and urged evacuation or indoors. Unit 3 cooling water and spent fuel pools are critically strained as crews and military assets work to prevent further core damage.
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U S relief agencies defer to Japan in aid efforts
U S relief groups defer decision making to Japan amid the quake and tsunami disaster. InterAction urges donors to give through partners with meaningful links in Japan, noting minimal need for goods or mass volunteering. The American Red Cross reports 47 million in gifts, with 10 million sent to Japanese Red Cross, while Salvation Army and Save the Children deploy teams and funds via Japanese partners.
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InterAction
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U.S. authorizes evacuations from Japan after quake
The United States authorizes first evacuations of Americans from Japan amid the nuclear crisis. Citizens are urged to depart nonessential travel and consider leaving Tokyo Yokohama and Nagoya as weather could raise radiation. chartered planes will aid private citizens and DoD dependents will be coordinated by the Pentagon.
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State Department
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