U.S. Response & Assistance
Earthquake, Tsunami Hit Japan
Update II (March 16, 2011)
Update I (March 14, 2011)
At the request of the Japanese government, the United States is mobilizing military and civilian assistance for relief efforts throughout Japan, U.S. Ambassador John Roos says.
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Remarks by the President on the Situation in Japan
March 17, 2011 - THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Over the last several days, the American people have been both heartbroken and deeply concerned about the developments in Japan. We’ve seen an earthquake and tsunami render unimaginable -- an unimaginable toll of death and destruction on one of our closest friends and allies in the world.
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Readout of President Obama's call with Japanese Prime Minister Kan
March 16, 2011 - The President spoke this evening by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to discuss the status of ongoing relief efforts in Japan, including the emergency at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The President again conveyed his deep condolences at the tragic loss of life and the widespread suffering in Northeastern Japan.
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Special Briefing by Under Secretary Kennedy: The Situation in Japan
March 17, 2011 - Under Secretary Kennedy (Mar. 17): We had teams of consular officers and management personnel at both Haneda and Narita Airport, in effect sweeping for American citizens and all American citizens that we could find who wanted to be transported out, were transported."
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Special Press Briefing: Under Secretary Pat Kennedy and Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Poneman on the Situation in Japan
March 16, 2011 - UNDER SECRETARY KENNEDY: Good evening. As a result of the tragic earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on March 11th, the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant were badly damaged and have experienced a series of failures that pose a serious hazard in the vicinity of the plant and a potential health hazard to a broader region.
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Statement by U.S. Ambassador John V. Roos on Japan's Earthquake and Tsunamis
March 16, 2011 - The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Department of Energy and other technical experts in the U.S. Government have reviewed the scientific and technical information they have collected from assets in country, as well as what the Government of Japan has disseminated, in response to the deteriorating situation at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant.
Useful Links
· Media Clips of Japan Earthquake Task Force Available on NewsMarket Website (Media Note, Office of the Spokesman, Department of State, March 17, 2011)
· USAID Fact Sheet #5 – Japan – Earthquake and Tsunami (March 15, 2011)
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Secretary Clinton's Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto
March 15, 2011 - SECRETARY CLINTON: And I want to, on behalf of the United States, express both our condolence and our solidarity with the government and people of Japan. Japan is always a very generous donor to any disaster anywhere in the world, and today, the world comes together to support Japan in its hour of need. And the minister and I will be discussing a lot of the specifics that we are working on together.
USEFUL LINKS
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USAID Fact Sheet #4 - Japan – Earthquake and Tsunami
(March 14, 2011)
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U.S. Military, Civilian Forces Provide Aid for Japan
(America.gov, March 14, 2011)
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Earthquake and Tsunami near Sendai, Japan
(NASA Earth Observatory)
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Statement By The President On The Earthquake In Japan And The Resulting Tsunami Warning Throughout The Pacific
March 11, 2011 - "Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis. The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial. The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakeable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy. We will continue to closely monitor tsunamis around Japan and the Pacific going forward and we are asking all our citizens in the affected region to listen to their state and local officials as I have instructed FEMA to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest of the US states and territories that could be affected."
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Secretary Clinton's Statement on Japan's Earthquake and Tsunamis
March 11, 2011 - I join President Obama in offering our sincere condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan. We are closely monitoring the tsunamis that may impact other parts the world, including Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States.
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Statement from the Press Secretary on the Ongoing U.S. Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan
March 13, 2011 - Our thoughts and our prayers remain with the people of Japan. The President has been kept fully briefed on developments and the response throughout the weekend. As directed by the President, we have offered our Japanese friends whatever assistance is needed as America will stand with Japan as they recover and rebuild.
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Statement from Ambassador Roos on Japan Earthquake
March 11, 2011 - As Americans, tonight our hearts go out to the Japanese people. Earlier I spoke with Foreign Minister Matsumoto and expressed my deepest condolences to the people of Japan on the occasion of this unprecedented tragedy. As I told the Foreign Minister, the United States and our forces here in Japan stand ready to help.
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USAID Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
March 11, 2011 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is dispatching a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and has mobilized its partners, the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue Team. Each USAR team will be composed of approximately 72 personnel, search and rescue canines and approximately 75 tons of rescue equipment.
USEFUL LINKS
· U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
· USAID Fact Sheet: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (March 13, 2011)
· USAID Map: Earthquake And Tsunami In Japan (March 13, 2011)
· USAID Update on Aid to Japan After Earthquake (America.gov, March 13, 2011)
· U.S. Mobilizing to Provide Aid Throughout Japan (America.gov, March 13, 2011)
· U.S. Providing Japan with Any Assistance Needed, Obama Says (America.gov, March 11, 2011)
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