Japan – Earthquake – Tsunami – Nuclear Disaster
This is the flag of Japan for those of you that haven’t seen it before.
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out the the people of Japan Tonight as i watch the disaster unfold on my TV, News stream, Twitter Feed and from Facebook Friends. Some of the first hand stories are just heart rendering. Not only did they have an earthquake with a magnitude of 9 on the Richter Scale. But a Tsunami followed 10 meters high in some places. Brick walls of water moving steel and concrete like they were Lego buildings. Totally shocking. Now a nuclear disaster is luming for the people of Japan. They need our help.
The people of Japan have been made homeless what with their houses being crushed by the earthquake or washed away by the incredible waves. Now they need to get out of areas that are expecting nuclear fallout. Again people being displaced from their homes and needing shelter.
That’s where a local charity here in Cornwall Step in. Moments of crisis like this. Providing Shelter where its needed.
Shelterbox
ShelterBox provide emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most. Japan are currently not requesting international aid, but lets give it anyway and demonstrate the compassion and love the human race can provide.
How can I Donate?
I urge you to go and make a donation – no matter how small (even 50p!). You can either use the JustGiving Website or The ShelterBox Website. If you donate via the Shelterbox Website you can track your donation and see where your box is helping! As soon as Japan formally requests international aid I will also include a link to donate via the British Red Cross.
New! You can now donate by Text Message in the UK. Text ‘boxes’ to 70700 for a £5 donation. See here for more info.
The Shelterbox Contains…..
1. Relief tent for a family of up to 10 people
2. A children’s pack containing drawing books, crayons and pens.
3. Range of other survival equipment including thermal blankets and insulated ground sheets.
4. A basic tool kit containing a hammer, axe, saw, trenching shovel, hoe head, pliers and wire cutters enables people to improve their immediate environment.
5. Wood burning or multi-fuel stove.
6. Water purification tools.
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