Japan is continuing to manage the damage caused by the 8.9 earthquake that was ten times more severe than the 1909 earthquake in San Francisco.
After a 9:30 a.m. briefing Friday morning, President Obama expressed his condolences to the people of Japan from the White House. He also said that the U.S. would stand by the nation in its time of need.
“Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis. The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial. The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakeable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy,” said the president.
President Obama also spoke about the effects of the tsunami here in the U.S.
“We will continue to closely monitor tsunamis around Japan and the Pacific going forward and we are asking all our citizens in the affected region to listen to their state and local officials as I have instructed FEMA to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest of the US states and territories that could be affected,” said the president.
U.S. citizens who would like to help out with the relief efforts in Japan can get involved with groups such as Inter Action. Inter Action, FEMA, and the Red Cross are providing assistance with the disaster relief effort in Japan. Inter Action is an alliance of nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s). Donations can be made to Inter Action as well as the Red Cross. For more information visit this website.
One U.S. aircraft carrier is already in Japan helping with relief efforts, and another is on its way, President Obama said during a press conference.
After a 9:30 a.m. briefing Friday morning, President Obama expressed his condolences to the people of Japan from the White House. He also said that the U.S. would stand by the nation in its time of need.
“Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis. The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial. The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakeable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy,” said the president.
President Obama also spoke about the effects of the tsunami here in the U.S.
“We will continue to closely monitor tsunamis around Japan and the Pacific going forward and we are asking all our citizens in the affected region to listen to their state and local officials as I have instructed FEMA to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest of the US states and territories that could be affected,” said the president.
U.S. citizens who would like to help out with the relief efforts in Japan can get involved with groups such as Inter Action. Inter Action, FEMA, and the Red Cross are providing assistance with the disaster relief effort in Japan. Inter Action is an alliance of nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s). Donations can be made to Inter Action as well as the Red Cross. For more information visit this website.
One U.S. aircraft carrier is already in Japan helping with relief efforts, and another is on its way, President Obama said during a press conference.
