Tsunami in Japan 3: Aftershocks Leave Many to Suffer Even More

Due to the terrible earthquake that is still hitting Japan, my spring break plans have been cancelled.

Spine-hurting aftershocks have hit Japan and situations are getting worse. The prime minister of Japan stated that this was the most severe crisis since World War 2. More and more earthquakes frequently hit the entire country of Japan, leaving nearly 10,000 people dead and destroying several nuclear power plants which could possibly affect the population from nuclear radiation and meltdowns. Although the government stated that the nuclear meltdown/radiation possibility was not as major as the atomic bombing of Japan, it still frightens the citizens deeply.

Many are seen lining up at the supermarket for more than 48 hours in order to purchase their emergency rations and essential needs. The government set up timed blackout sessions in the entire country to help save electricity for the citizens.

More and more people are found missing and rescuers are slowly doing their best to find them. In Shino Yuasa's article, a citizen, Hiromitsu Shinkawa, is seen being rescued from the military after floating off the rooftop of his house for more than 2 days, and quoted, " I thought today was the last day of my life."

During the quake, my cousin, who got accepted to the most prestigious middle schools in the nation, ran to grandma and hugged her tight, crying, and said that "I just got accepted to the school that I wanted to attend, and my education starts now! I don't wanna die! I don't wanna die!" He is safe and sound at his home in Tokyo.

Pray for Japan and never let this moment fade from our vision. We must support, and do our best to help relief efforts from this egregious disaster. Doing so is simple, and your aid is greatly appreciated. If the amount is not too burdensome for you, please whip out your phones and text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.