Twitter and Facebook are streaming with countless updates about the Japan earthquake and tsunami. The Red Cross and a list of other organizations are stepping in to help with resources on how to find people in Japan and how to donate by text or online.
Per the norm in a disaster situation, people on Twitter and Facebook are stepping in to offer updates, aid, information and prayers.
Locating US Citizens in Japan
For those who are trying to locate US Citizens who are in Japan, the Red Cross tweeted: "Contact the US State Department 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225 for inquiries on US citizens living/traveling in Japan."
Google is also offering help with the 2011 Japan Earthquake Google Person Finder app
Text Your Donation to the Red Cross
The Red Cross is ready to help and is accepting donations by text and via their website. Text redcross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The charge will appear on your next mobile phone bill. Click www.redcross.org to give a donation via the web.
More Ways to Donate: How to help Japan earthquake, tsunami relief efforts: Online, text donation list
Popular hashtags on Twitter indicate that many want to help or are updating others on the disaster that has caused massive destruction and panic in Japan. #prayforjapan #tsunami #japan #textREDCROSS are filtering rapid-fire information and updates on Twitter on Friday.
Thousands of updates on Facebook are providing up to the minute information about those who are in Japan, praying for the residents there as well as some who are offering video footage of the disaster. Search "Japan" in the Posts by Everyone section of Facebook to see the latest news and updates on the Japan earthquake.
The Red Cross has a Facebook page with current updates on the Japan earthquake and tsunami: http://www.facebook.com/redcross
Follow The Red Cross on Twitter: http://twitter.com/redcross
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