72 Hours…

72 hours, or 3 full days, is often said to be the time limit for rescuing survivors in natural disasters. The 72 hours have passed since the earthquake, and another night is coming soon.

100,000 members of the police and the Self Defence Guards are searching for survivors in the rubble, in the water, and in the sea. Still, 24,000 people are isolated in 80 buildings, piled under rubble or floating in the water and waiting to be rescued.

This 60 year old man was rescued after floating for three days on the roof of his house drifting in the sea. He only had two bottles of water.

The tsunami struck his home when he and his wife were trying to take something from his home. His wife was washed away by the Tsunami.

Helicopters are flying to rescue people who were left isolated in buildings and locations where ground level approach is not possible.

430,000 people are taking shelter in the Tohoku area, and more than 10,000 people are still missing.

Please donate to help the people who are fighting to survive. Links to charity organizations are on the right.