Japanese Red Cross sends staff to quake-hit Haiti

The Japanese chapter of the Red Cross is sending an official to the decimated Island of Haiti to asses what personnel and supplies will be needed for relief efforts. Naomichi Shirata seen in the photo at Tokyo Narita airport will take a two week trip to Haiti to determine the necessary action that should be taken by the Japanese Red Cross. A 7.0 magnitude quake struck Port-au-Prince Haiti shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday. An estimated 100,000 people have been killed and damage is widespread including the presidential palace. Interview with Haiti's Prime Minister (Courtesy of CNN)For Americans trying to locate family and friends in Haiti please contact State Department at 888-407-4747.For those who may be in Japan contact the Haiti Embassy in Japan at +81-33-486-7096 Kyodo News, Japanese Red Cross Story[ad#468x60-ad]