OCHA Japan SITREP # 6

 

 

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a their latest situation report on the rescue/recovery operations (dated March 17th) in the aftermath  of the 9.0 Tohoku earthquake on Friday.

 

 

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami, Situation Report No. 6

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

 

Date: 17 Mar 2011

Full_Report (pdf* format - 296.6 Kbytes)

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

  • Significant increase in the amount of humanitarian aid delivered but a lack of fuel is a major obstacle
  • Government prioritizes assistance to the half a million sheltering in evacuation centres
  • Bitter winter conditions, debris, and damaged roads continue to hamper relief operations
  • International NGOs are urged to wait until search and rescue operations have finished before commencing activities.
  • Military and Police help efforts at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

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