What will you do to help?

It's been a whirlwind so far, but it's far from over.
It seems like most major news stations have begun moving on past Japan and we've been demoted to second page news in some places. Don't let the lack of media attention fool you - things are far from settled here. We are still getting aftershocks of over 6 magnitude. In fact, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency today (Tuesday) alone we have had no less than three M6s, two M5s, four M4s, and an M3. Additionally, the reactors still aren't out of danger, though things are looking positive.
However, most important of all, there are people dying in evacuee shelters due to lack of supplies, illness, and cold. It's still very much winter in the north of Japan - Sendai had quite a bit of snow the other day. A lot of places still have no electricity or running water.
I say these things not to make anyone panic or get discouraged, but to help convey the urgency that we get the people, money, and supplies we need to help. It's too soon to forget about Japan. Please keep spreading the word about CRASH.


Several people have asked me what they can send. The answer really is just money or people. Sending supplies through the post, though it is a satisfyingly physical activity, is rather impractical. The amount that would be spent on postage would be put to better use if donated directly to CRASH. I know it doesn't feel as helpful to click a few buttons on your computer screen, but I assure you all that every cent is going toward an amazing cause.
There are about 75 people here every day now, working 11-12 hours each day, and not one of them is getting paid - any donation you send is not going into anyone's pocket.

Please support CRASH Japan - www.crashjapan.org

In my life news - we have cancelled school until April 4th. This means I will be able to volunteer for a couple more weeks. This makes me very happy, as I've been helping out with updating the website and it's not a simple job to pass on to a new volunteer.
I've been working with the PR department helping to raise awareness of CRASH, and I think slowly we're getting more streamlined. It's hard to be at optimum efficiency when everyone is a volunteer and not necessarily professional at what they do - but having certain people volunteer long term has really helped.

Since my group drives in every day, and it takes us about an hour to get to the command center, we've been leaving at around 7am each morning (and getting back just after 9pm) so I'm ready for bed now. Also, I've been staring at my computer screen for 12 hours, so I should rest my eyes.
Please keep praying for strength and a clear mind for all the volunteers.
Goodnight world.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365947/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Nothing-prepared-Alex-Thomson-Hell-Earth.html