Tsunami Effects on California, Hawaii, and Oregon.

[evelynwordsmyth]

Mods: I wanted to share some updates on what's happening in Hawaii, Oregon, California in regards to the aftermath of the tsunami. I know the damage that was sustained in the U.S. isn't nearly as devastating as Japan, but the effects on some communities on the West Coast are still pretty severe. It may be small, but not unimportant. I'm not here to take away from the attention Japan is getting (and deserves), just adding on to the story of a disaster that has touched so many lives.

Hawaii

"Hawaii News Now: Hawaii Civil Defense makes it easy to report tsunami damage"

"Tsunami Briefs: 'Call 211', Albatross death toll at 110,000, FilCom Center accepts donations, Benefit Concert"

"Honolulu Civil Beat: Sticking with the Hawaii Tsunami and Japan Radiation Stories"

California

"Tsunami Cripples Several West Coast Harbors"

"Donations After Disaster"

"Relief Fund Set Up for Crescent City Fishermen"

"SANTA CRUZ: Tsunami recovery efforts stalled due to heavy rain and high surf"

Oregon

"Governor asks Obama for disaster declaration"

"Oregon coast escaped loss of life in tsunami, but next time it could be different"

Brookings Recovery After Tsunami

Local relief efforts still helping families along the coast