The recent earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan has led many countries and the European Union and the International Atomic Energy Agency to join together to help aid Japan's recovery efforts. Currently, the death toll is 985 but around 707 people still remain missing. The number of deaths is still expected to rise dramatically as rescuers start to delve into the hardest hit areas and recover more damage along with more bodies. The Japanese foreign ministry office has said that 69 world governments have offered aid to the country. The relief comes quickly as many pictures and videos of the devastation are being shown globally on news stations. Teams have already been sent from numerous organizations to start the relief efforts in Tokyo and Sendai. This development of relief helps to further the United States' efforts to help, with warships being sent with supplies, search and rescue teams, and nuclear scientists to help solve the nuclear power plant dangers. The USS Ronald Reagan began delivering aid as of today to the devastated areas. Many more food rations are scheduled to be delievered into the devastated areas today. Secretary of Defense, Roberts Gates said that another US ship, the Essex will be sent to aid in relief. Also, he added that no US ships or people were hurt during the earthquake and tsunami. The US, UK, and China have all sent search and rescue teams to help find trapped survivors and they are all scheduled to arrive within the next few days. South Korea has also committed to sending people and canines to help find survivors in trapped structures.
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By: Brianne Thomas
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