Please pray for the people of Japan especially those that are directly affected the this devastating earthquake, tsunami and fire. Please remember also in your prayers all Filipinos and their families living and working there.

The following information was taken from Google Crisis Response page, photo from CBS News:

A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami.

The large earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for countries all around the Pacific ocean. Kyodo news agency said Saturday that the death toll is expected to exceed 1,000. The defense ministry said 1,800 houses had been destroyed in Fukushima prefecture, Kyodo reported.

Emergency dials:
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