More than 120 million dollars donated for the public to help the American Red Cross in Japan earthquakes and tsunami victims
The American Red Cross provides that these funds will be used to fund immediate relief, such as the provision of supplies and medical care. Over time, it is likely that some of the contributions will be used for long-term recovery. The American Red Cross has been in close contact with its partners in the Asia-Pacific after the earthquake to provide support. The Red Cross of Japan expressed its appreciation for the support of the American people and the American Red Cross.In addition to funds made available to support the work of the Japanese Red Cross, the American Red Cross gave $ 500 000 of the United Nations for the World Food Logistics Support for the supply and storage of relief items for the survivors. The American Red Cross was also to assist the voluntary evacuation of military families from Japan.
Overall, the conditions for the survivors seem to improve the number of people in shelters in Japan has fallen to 244,000 from what was the highest in nearly half a million. Other supplies and fuel are also reaching affected areas. However, the needs are still overwhelming, and the uncertainty around some Japanese nuclear reactors and risk to health remains a major concern.
Volunteers from the Red Cross personnel in Japan to continue to provide health care, emotional support activities and relief supplies to those affected. The Japanese Red Cross has dozens of teams of doctors working in hospitals and Red Cross mobile clinics to treat people affected by disasters.
The American Red Cross today announced that the public has generously donated $ 120.5 million to help the people of Japan after March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The announcement was made Tuesday at a press conference at the Japanese Embassy with the Ambassador of Japan Ichiro Fujisaki to the United States and the American Red Cross Chairman Bonnie McElveen-Hunter.
Immediately after the earthquake and tsunami, the Red Cross has sent humanitarian aid from stocks to help people affected, and provided 125,500 blankets and 25,000 emergency kits. The Red Cross is increasing its relief efforts for survivors in evacuation centers and plans to ensure supplies for 100,000 people. He also works with local authorities on how to help people who are still living in evacuation centers.
The American Red Cross was also to assist the voluntary evacuation of military families from Japan. During the last week, the service of the American Red Cross Armed Forces personnel stationed at military installations in the Far East has helped with the voluntary departure of military families from Japan. The Red Cross helped register departees, escorted people and assisted in military housing.
‘About three weeks after one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, we are extremely grateful to the American public for their continued generosity,’ said David Meltzer, senior vice president of the international Red Cross American Red. ‘As part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross is ready to support our counterparts in the Japanese Red Cross, whose staff and volunteers work tirelessly to meet the immense needs of their people.’
‘The American public and the American Red Cross have not forgotten the generosity of the Japanese people, when we suffered huge losses after 9 / 11 attacks and, more recently, after Hurricane Katrina,’ said Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman Board of Governors of the American Red Cross. ‘Collectively, the Japanese Red Cross sent us contributions of nearly $ 30 million now is our opportunity and our duty -. -. Doing what we can to help’
