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notes: FROM RELIEF WEB: Major Earthquake and Tsunami Strikes Japan; International Medical Corps Responding to Tsunami-affected Countries Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) Date: 11 Mar 2011 March 11, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. – International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific. "We are putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities," said Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps. "While Japan has a large capacity to manage a disaster of this scale, we will respond as needed." The earthquake struck at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time and hundreds of people are expected to have been killed in Japan, with officials reporting to the Associated Press that 200 to 300 bodies were found in Sendai, the northeastern port city closest to the epicenter. It has been described as the largest earthquake on record for Japan. Aftershocks continue to shake the country, with a second large earthquake of 7.4-magnitude. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center put a warning in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, stating that the tsunami could affect Russia, Taiwan, Hawaii, Indonesia, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. The agency later added the west coasts of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America as areas that could see tidal surges. Tsunami waves of 2.5 feet were reported in Indonesia, while the Midway Islands registered a wave of approximately five feet. In Hawaii, coastal areas were evacuated and surges of roughly four feet were reported. All countries report only minor damage. Approximately two million people around Tokyo currently do not have electricity, while cell phone service is reported to be down across central and northern Japan. On Friday, President Barack Obama said the United States was ready to help however needed. International Medical Corps has been a leading responder to emergencies in more than 50 countries, including the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, 2005 Pakistan earthquake, 2010 Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods. Since its inception nearly 25 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been consistent: relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devastated populations to self-reliance. For more information visit our website at www.International Medical Corps.org. Also see us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. ---------------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/internationalmedicalcorps TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/IMC_worldwide ---------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: -> FROM RELIEF WEB: Major Earthquake and Tsunami Strikes Japan; International Medical Corps Responding to Tsunami-affected Countries Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) Date: 11 Mar 2011 March 11, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. – International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific. "We are putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities," said Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps. "While Japan has a large capacity to manage a disaster of this scale, we will respond as needed." The earthquake struck at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time and hundreds of people are expected to have been killed in Japan, with officials reporting to the Associated Press that 200 to 300 bodies were found in Sendai, the northeastern port city closest to the epicenter. It has been described as the largest earthquake on record for Japan. Aftershocks continue to shake the country, with a second large earthquake of 7.4-magnitude. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center put a warning in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, stating that the tsunami could affect Russia, Taiwan, Hawaii, Indonesia, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. The agency later added the west coasts of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America as areas that could see tidal surges. Tsunami waves of 2.5 feet were reported in Indonesia, while the Midway Islands registered a wave of approximately five feet. In Hawaii, coastal areas were evacuated and surges of roughly four feet were reported. All countries report only minor damage. Approximately two million people around Tokyo currently do not have electricity, while cell phone service is reported to be down across central and northern Japan. On Friday, President Barack Obama said the United States was ready to help however needed. International Medical Corps has been a leading responder to emergencies in more than 50 countries, including the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, 2005 Pakistan earthquake, 2010 Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods. Since its inception nearly 25 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been consistent: relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devastated populations to self-reliance. For more information visit our website at www.International Medical Corps.org. Also see us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. ---------------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/internationalmedicalcorps TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/IMC_worldwide ---------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: 3/11/11 Update - Japan Earthquake/Tsunami: http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Page.aspx?pid=1970

main_phone: U.S. HQ: 310-826-7800 -> U.S. HQ: 310-826-7800 / UK: +44 (0) 207 253 0001
address: HEADQUARTERS: 1919 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404 -> HEADQUARTERS: 1919 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404 INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS UK: 3rd Floor 254-258 Goswell Road London EC1V 7EB
mission: For more than 25 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance. -> For more than 25 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance.

main_phone: -> U.S. HQ: 310-826-7800
address: -> HEADQUARTERS: 1919 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
mission: For more than 25 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance. -> For more than 25 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance.

notes: FROM RELIEF WEB: Major Earthquake and Tsunami Strikes Japan; International Medical Corps Responding to Tsunami-affected Countries Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) Date: 11 Mar 2011 In Los Angeles: Margaret Aguirre Director of Global Communications 310.826.7800 maguirre@InternationalMedicalCorps.org March 11, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. – International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific. "We are putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities," said Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps. "While Japan has a large capacity to manage a disaster of this scale, we will respond as needed." The earthquake struck at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time and hundreds of people are expected to have been killed in Japan, with officials reporting to the Associated Press that 200 to 300 bodies were found in Sendai, the northeastern port city closest to the epicenter. It has been described as the largest earthquake on record for Japan. Aftershocks continue to shake the country, with a second large earthquake of 7.4-magnitude. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center put a warning in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, stating that the tsunami could affect Russia, Taiwan, Hawaii, Indonesia, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. The agency later added the west coasts of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America as areas that could see tidal surges. Tsunami waves of 2.5 feet were reported in Indonesia, while the Midway Islands registered a wave of approximately five feet. In Hawaii, coastal areas were evacuated and surges of roughly four feet were reported. All countries report only minor damage. Approximately two million people around Tokyo currently do not have electricity, while cell phone service is reported to be down across central and northern Japan. On Friday, President Barack Obama said the United States was ready to help however needed. International Medical Corps has been a leading responder to emergencies in more than 50 countries, including the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, 2005 Pakistan earthquake, 2010 Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods. Since its inception nearly 25 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been consistent: relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devastated populations to self-reliance. For more information visit our website at www.International Medical Corps.org. Also see us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. ---------------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/internationalmedicalcorps TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/IMC_worldwide ---------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: -> FROM RELIEF WEB: Major Earthquake and Tsunami Strikes Japan; International Medical Corps Responding to Tsunami-affected Countries Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) Date: 11 Mar 2011 March 11, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. – International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific. "We are putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities," said Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps. "While Japan has a large capacity to manage a disaster of this scale, we will respond as needed." The earthquake struck at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time and hundreds of people are expected to have been killed in Japan, with officials reporting to the Associated Press that 200 to 300 bodies were found in Sendai, the northeastern port city closest to the epicenter. It has been described as the largest earthquake on record for Japan. Aftershocks continue to shake the country, with a second large earthquake of 7.4-magnitude. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center put a warning in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, stating that the tsunami could affect Russia, Taiwan, Hawaii, Indonesia, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. The agency later added the west coasts of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America as areas that could see tidal surges. Tsunami waves of 2.5 feet were reported in Indonesia, while the Midway Islands registered a wave of approximately five feet. In Hawaii, coastal areas were evacuated and surges of roughly four feet were reported. All countries report only minor damage. Approximately two million people around Tokyo currently do not have electricity, while cell phone service is reported to be down across central and northern Japan. On Friday, President Barack Obama said the United States was ready to help however needed. International Medical Corps has been a leading responder to emergencies in more than 50 countries, including the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, 2005 Pakistan earthquake, 2010 Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods. Since its inception nearly 25 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been consistent: relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devastated populations to self-reliance. For more information visit our website at www.International Medical Corps.org. Also see us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. ---------------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/internationalmedicalcorps TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/IMC_worldwide ---------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE:
mission: For more than 25 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance. -> For more than 25 years, International Medical Corps has worked to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance.