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FROM A MOTHER OF A CURRENT JNM ELDER:
http://emailgroups.ourldsfamily.com
We are still waiting for an update on the Sendai missionaries. We will hopefully hear soon. This much we do know:
My son did feel the earthquake, and he is serving 4 hours south of Tokyo in the Nagoya mission. Shook them "real good and lasted a long time" (as reported by the MP's wife)
-Contact with all mission presidents in Japan has been established.
-All missionaries outside the Sendai mission are safe and accounted for.
-President Reid Tateoka of the Sendai mission has contacted the area office.
-All missionaries in Japan living along coastal regions have been moved to inland locations.
-All members of the Asia North Area presidency and their wives are safe.
-Minor damage is being reported to the Tokyo temple.
-Tokyo temple housing is being used for to house members unable to return to their homes.
-Local Church leaders are working to contact all members.
-All employees in the area office are reported safe.
-The LDS Disaster response team at Church Headquarters is monitoring the situation and has been in constant contact via “Skype” with the Asia North Area.
Leaders in all area offices are on high-alert and are working with local leaders to contact members and make them aware of potential tsunami danger.
Government officials in all Pacific countries are working to move people to higher ground.
Many cities and towns along the eastern coastline of Japan are reporting extensive damage from the tsunami. This is the fifth largest earthquake since 1900 and is the largest earthquake to ever hit Japan.
Hundreds of deaths have been confirmed and numbers are expected to increase as reports are updated.
Strong aftershocks continue to shake the area.
Tsunami waves as high as 25 feet hit towns along the eastern seaboard of northern Japan.
Thousands have been displaced from the tsunami.
Hundreds of buildings and homes have been destroyed.
Tsunami warnings have been issued for more than 50 countries throughout the Pacific region including Hawaii and the west coast of the USA. Most countries are reporting no damage.
More than four million people are reported to be without power.
Communication services are down throughout northern Japan.
All public commuter services have been halted for the time being.
Tokyo is reported to be in a state of gridlock.
The earthquake was felt as far away as China.
Links:
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/evolution-watch-the-japanese-tsunami-travel-from-sea-to-countryside/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/see-footage-of-the-moment-the-8-9-quake-hit-japan/
Live updates: http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2011/03/11/updates-on-japan-and-the-tsunami/
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Betty Pearson, Lehi UT,LDS Missionary and Military Moms Listowner
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