Date: 12 Mar 2011
Full_Report (pdf* format - 54.9 Kbytes) 03.12.11 - USAID-DCHA Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Map - FY 2011 (pdf* format - 463.7 Kbytes)Note: The last fact sheet was dated March 11, 2011.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- On the morning of March 12, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami warning for all countries in the Pacific region. In addition, USAID/OFDA field staff reported no significant damage in the Central and South America and regions and Europe, with no requests for international assistance.
- As of 1000 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 12, or 0000 hours local time on March 13, the Government of Japan (GoJ) National Police Agency (NPA) reported that the earthquake resulted in 686 deaths, 642 missing persons, and 1,426 injured people. International media sources report estimates of 1,700 deaths, with more than 10,000 individuals missing. In addition, the earthquake damaged or destroyed nearly 13,000 buildings throughout northeastern Japan. Approximately 25 aftershocks measuring more than 6.0 on the Richter Scale have occurred near Honshu Island since the 8.9 magnitude earthquake occurred on March 11.
- International media sources reported an explosion at the Fukushima 1 nuclear power plant—located approximately 160 miles northeast of Tokyo—at approximately 0130 hours EST, or 1530 hours local time, on March 12. GoJ officials have evacuated all residents within a 12-mile radius of the Fukushima 1 and a 6-mile radius of Fukushima 2 plant, according to international media sources.
- On March 11, USAID activated a Washington, D.C.-based Response Management Team to coordinate the U.S. Government (USG) humanitarian response to the earthquake and resulting tsunami. In addition, U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. Roos declared a disaster due to the effects of the earthquake and tsunami. In response, USAID deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to Japan to respond to the humanitarian crisis. At the request of the GoJ, USAID also deployed, as part of the USAID/DART, two urban search and rescue (USAR) teams from Fairfax and Los Angeles counties. The teams traveled with rescue dogs and have emergency medical and water rescue capabilities.
- On March 11, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo to assist with local relief efforts. In addition, USAID/OFDA is also providing more than $640,000 to support USAID/DART response activities in Japan.
- InterAction, an alliance of U.S.-based non-governmental organizations, has compiled a listing of organizations accepting donations for response. The American Red Cross (ARC) announced capacity to receive donations through individual texts containing the message "redcross" sent to 90999.
Full_Report (pdf* format - 54.9 Kbytes) 03.12.11 - USAID-DCHA Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Map - FY 2011 (pdf* format - 463.7 Kbytes)
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