Thanks to Karen Schneider who passed along this information from FirstGov.gov about the tsunami disaster. Links to all sorts of information, from families looking for loved ones to relief agencies.
FirstGov.gov, the official web portal of the U.S. government, is constantly updating its special page covering the earthquake and tsunamis. To access it, go to www.FirstGov.gov.
On this page, you’ll find timely information you can trust from agencies like the U.S. State Department, currently operating a hotline to help
you find out about the welfare and whereabouts of American citizens affected by the disaster (1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. and Canada.
Outside those countries, call 202-501-4444).
Thanks to Karen Schneider who passed along this information from FirstGov.gov about the tsunami disaster. Links to all sorts of information, from families looking for loved ones to relief agencies.
FirstGov.gov, the official web portal of the U.S. government, is constantly updating its special page covering the earthquake and tsunamis. To access it, go to www.FirstGov.gov.
On this page, you’ll find timely information you can trust from agencies like the U.S. State Department, currently operating a hotline to help
you find out about the welfare and whereabouts of American citizens affected by the disaster (1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. and Canada.
Outside those countries, call 202-501-4444).
Learn how to access the International Red Cross’ special FamilyLinks
website, helping concerned friends and family members affected by the
tragedy connect with one another.
Get news updates on the tragedy directly from the embassies of the
affected countries and learn what the U.S. government and military are
doing to help.
Use the list of international relief organizations to find out what you,
your family and your community can do to join in providing humanitarian
assistance.
And understand more about the power of earthquakes and tsunamis with
information, maps and photographs from the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Federal
Emergency Management Administration.
Be sure to check back frequently as FirstGov.gov continues to update
information on the disaster and the relief efforts.
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