Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
14/03/2011 9:35 pm
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck the north-east region of Japan on 11 March 14:46 local time, about 250 miles from Tokyo and 20 miles below the surface. A large tsunami followed hitting Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
From Wolfgang Langhans, our Japan field director:
"We are thankful that all OMFers and Short-term workers are well. Despite difficulties in communication we have been able to confirm the safety of the workers in the areas most hit which are Sendai and Aomori. OMFers in Aomori were without electricity for the first day but are back on electricity again. Some OMFers have no internet connection yet. The earthquake also struck Tokyo quite badly but no great damage to either personnel or buildings seems to have occurred. Aftershocks are continuing and we appreciate ongoing prayer.
OMF workers will be helping with relief efforts in the Sendai region to provide whatever assistance they are able to give to the people in the area. OMF will be supporting as well the work of other Christian agencies in Japan that are reaching out to help those affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
OMF International workers will be helping with relief efforts in the Sendai region to provide whatever assistance they are able to give to the people in the area. OMF International will also be supporting the work of other Christian agencies in Japan that are reaching out to help those affected by the earthquake and tsunami."
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