Renee in NC Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just read this and thought of Mrs. Mungo - the tsunmai was expected to hit Hawaii at 2:59 in the morning their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I think Mrs. Mungo is out of Hawaii now, but definitely thinking of and praying for all those affected by the quakes and tsunami. I was wondering if Malaysia is in danger from the tsunamis? I would imagine so, although I've not heard it mentioned on the news coverage. I've heard mention of Indonesia, which is right near Malaysia. Praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My son is in Japan, but thankfully called to tell me he is okay. Prayers for all those in the tsunami's path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Tammy, SO glad to hear your son is safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just read this and thought of Mrs. Mungo - the tsunmai was expected to hit Hawaii at 2:59 in the morning their time. I've heard from Jamee who said the earthquake was long and that they've had aftershocks, but that they have power back. Mommy2bees lives in the same neighborhood in Japan. I've heard from Battlemaiden . They are well at the moment. Their neighborhood is outside the tsunami zone. So far, the folks I've heard from in Yokosuka (near Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture) have said that the main shock was very long (described as 8 Hail Marys and an Our Father by one friend). Kanto Plain trains were out of service, but may be starting to come back online. One friend said that she could see a huge fire on the far side of Tokyo Bay. For info on aftershocks and effect from Japan Meteorological Agency Link for English in upper right corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Praying and thinking of everyone. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just read this and thought of Mrs. Mungo - the tsunmai was expected to hit Hawaii at 2:59 in the morning their time. Was thinking the same thing when I read that this morning. MamaT, I am so glad your son checked in that must be a huge relief for you. They are saying it will hit Hawaii at 7:59 ET so I will be praying for all that are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The pictures on the news are incredible. :grouphug: for all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Karen in CO's son is also in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks for checking in for us Sebastian! Yes, we are well and back online. Considering all the book shelves here and all the shaking I'm surprised that we had only two books fall. The power came back on just after 8 so that was nice. That was the most nerve wracking after, wondering how long we'd be without power. I still can't believe that the quake was as big as it was and yes, it went on for what seemed like minutes. We are still having after shocks, but they are lighter now and almost unnoticible. It took some of our friends four hours to get home on a drive that usually takes less than one since they closed the highway here. Hope everyone else is well and ok. Keep safe the rest of you on the west coasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Praying for all affected by this..........and my cousin who is stationed in Japan as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Please keep praying...our best friend's son is stationed in Japan. (NAVY) They have not heard from him yet. :crying: Phone service has been out in a lot of places including cell service. Now that the power seems to be coming back, I'm sure you'll hear something soon. Internet is still out in places as well. Seems iPhone has been a way a lot of people have getting in touch. Also, it happened in the middle of the night US time, so he may be waiting to call. Hope you get news soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Please keep praying...our best friend's son is stationed in Japan. (NAVY) They have not heard from him yet. :crying: There are three main bases to be stationed at in Japan, Misawa, Yokosuka and Sasebo. Our friends in Yokosuka (south of Yokohama and Tokyo) are reporting in ok. Sasebo is farther south. CNN was reporting that some of the amphibious ships in the area were loading up relief supplies to take up to the areas of Japan that were hardest hit. Misawa personel are all accounted for. More info from Stars and Stripes on the effects to military areas and what efforts military units will be taking to assist in damaged civilian areas. One reason that he might not have checked in is if he is on a ship that is actually underway and not in Japan. Several of the Yokosuka based ships were not in port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING friends in Japan and Hawaii!!!!!!!! We've been up watching NKH and now Today show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/2011/03/11/lhvpd9/04/messagelhvpd9-04.htm This is the tsunami warning center info for the west coast. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/tsunami-watch-in-effect-for-california-oregon-washington-and-alaska.html This is the LA Times article about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I think Mrs. Mungo is out of Hawaii now, but definitely thinking of and praying for all those affected by the quakes and tsunami. I was wondering if Malaysia is in danger from the tsunamis? I would imagine so, although I've not heard it mentioned on the news coverage. I've heard mention of Indonesia, which is right near Malaysia. Praying... We are fine here in Malaysia. We are on the Indian Ocean and this is in the Pacific but we are praying for our missionary friends in Indonesia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 We moved from Hawaii about 2 months ago now. We are in NC now. Thoughts and prayers for those in Japan and Hawaii, especially all ofmthe members of our military family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just read this and thought of Mrs. Mungo - the tsunmai was expected to hit Hawaii at 2:59 in the morning their time. This is the site we used to go to when we had quakes in Japan. Lots of good info about how earthquakes work. USGS In case anyone else is doing earthquake and tsunami school today for science. (Good thing this was pegged as a fieldtrip day anyway.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Praying --:grouphug::grouphug: THIS is the kind of situation where I do miss having cable/fios/dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Praying --:grouphug::grouphug: THIS is the kind of situation where I do miss having cable/fios/dish. Can you watch online? KHON2 in Hawaii is showing the same video that CNN/Fox/Weather Channel is carrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Praying --:grouphug::grouphug: THIS is the kind of situation where I do miss having cable/fios/dish. The BBC link also has video coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrie in VA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 BBC and CNN have coverage. We don't use cable either (since 2006). Pinnacle antenna (and I'm sure there are others now) brings in HD local stations to the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 This is the site we used to go to when we had quakes in Japan. Lots of good info about how earthquakes work. USGS In case anyone else is doing earthquake and tsunami school today for science. (Good thing this was pegged as a fieldtrip day anyway.) We toured the tsunami warning center after the last tsunami that hit Oahu. It was a little one, but still dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 It never hurts to have an extra supply of food, water, etc. because no place in the world is immune to disaster. Prayers to the people of Japan, and heads up to the people in Cali! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skissugar Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Reporting in from Hawaii... Had some minor surges so far but that's about it..they say this could go on for several more hours...so since It's almost 5am here and I have been up all night watching the news.. I am now off to take a cat nap before the kids get up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My son is in Japan, but thankfully called to tell me he is okay. Prayers for all those in the tsunami's path. So glad "T" is okay! Praying with a heavy heart this morning. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My brother was in Tokyo at the time of the earthquake. He moved to the moat area of the palace, where he sat for some time doing the final editing of the paper his wife was to have presented in Germany today (which she has already done, to my knowledge.) He then walked about 2 hours (he mentioned that he was glad to have not been wearing high heels;)) to catch a bus, since the trains were shut down. The bus trip took longer than walking would have:D since so many people were wanting on the bus. His mother-in-law was able to pick up his 2yo and 5mo at the daycare, and they did have electricity but not gas, so she was able to warm the baby's bottle in the microwave. It is supposed to get below freezing tonight, and many, many of the 10 million in Tokyo are having trouble getting home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 What was the local time in Japan when it hit? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 What was the local time in Japan when it hit? :confused: I thought I read it was close to 3pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 We moved from Hawaii about 2 months ago now. We are in NC now. Thoughts and prayers for those in Japan and Hawaii, especially all ofmthe members of our military family. Are you at Ft Bragg? I live near Raleigh, would love to meet you sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thank goodness we heard from him that AM and he and his family are fine. They are all in Okinawa for his cousin's wedding, but they live in southern Japan so are hopeful that their house and farm are undamaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Are you at Ft Bragg? I live near Raleigh, would love to meet you sometime! Yes! Are you going to the Greenville conference? I'll be there Friday and Saturday (I couldn't make it for Thursday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thank goodness we heard from him that AM and he and his family are fine. They are all in Okinawa for his cousin's wedding, but they live in southern Japan so are hopeful that their house and farm are undamaged. :grouphug: Scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Friends and family on the central coast of California are being asked to prepare for evacuation. Non- essential employees of the power plant there are told not to go into work. Kind of scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My cousin is in Japan teaching English. I haven't heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Our dd20 is in college in Hilo, Hawaii. I got an email from her that she and her friends were going inland to another friends house that was higher up a mountain at 2am. The phone lines have been crowded, but we did get a brief phone call with her when I read the email at 7am (our time) and they were there. I have not heard from her since, but am thankful the waves do not seem as bad as they originally thought. We just bought her plane ticket to come home at the end of June. I cannot wait! She is transferring to another school closer to home. I need my kids within driving distance at times like this. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Stars Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The footage is just so devastating. My heart hurts for all those people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I grew up in Sendai - the big city closest to the epicenter. I'll be calling my dad later to see if he's heard anything from very close friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I can't bear to go to any of the video. But I am thinking about all of those poor people. It's amazing all the horrible things that can happen to folks just going about their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I can't bear to go to any of the video. Don't. It's horrifying, especially the tsunami footage. Our exchange student wanted to watch a little last night. I watched with her so she wouldn't have to watch alone and dreamed it all night long. Our current Japanese student's family is safe, but we are praying for our former exchange students, especially the ones from Tokyo. Thank you to those posting safe areas. The student who lived with us for a whole year is from Yokohama, and we've been worried about her. It's a relief to know that she is probably all right. Our Korean student attends a maritime university, and she is very worried about her boyfriend. He is on a ship on the ocean somewhere in that area, but she's not sure where. She may not hear from him for a week or so to find out if he is safe. Thank goodness for Facebook. I do know my friends in Hawaii are safe (and helping with evacuees...so typical of them) and that my mother's home on the Oregon Coast is not in an evacuation area. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :grouphug: My brother's a missionary in Japan but he's okay!! He's in Kobe so they have tsunami warnings but not as bad--it's the other side of the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The tsunami footage you see on the news is from Kessenuma, Japan which is 60 miles north of Sendai. Sendai is approx. 250 miles north of Tokyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I believe Paige (pata) who is the author of Elemental Science lives in Japan. Prayers for her family (as well as all those affected). Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) My understanding as a navy wife is that out at sea ships are not going to feel a tsunami. Yokohama did get shaken but not too badly. Edited March 11, 2011 by Sebastian (a lady) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sands1978 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for all the families. It was around 9:00 am here and we saw the first live images of the Tsunami. It was terrifying. Praying for all affected by this disaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Our friends in Toyko have power and are posting on FB that they are ok, but there are still some from the college I attended who were on a missions trip and they are not all accounted for yet. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 CNN is reporting, "An estimated 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck Nagano and Niigata prefectures in Japan, Kyodo news service reports." :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendylee Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Folks - here is a nicely organized list of websites related to the earthquake, including how to help, message boards for those effected, etc. Helpful websites for Japan earthquake information Edited March 11, 2011 by wendylee fixed link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 We have a really good friend who just came back from Japan a month ago after living there for 2 years with her baby and husband. The city they lived in is listed as completely destroyed and she hasn't been able to hear from anyone. She is feeling really blessed that her family came back when they did, but she's worried about those she knew there. Please keep her in her prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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