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Tech during emergencies: Japan quake, tsunami and its aftermath
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Tsunami is a Japanese word... Some facts in wake of the earthquake
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Oxford University Jan 2010 report to the UN about Haiti
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We feel it is most effective to support those organizations with an active, on-the-ground presence and where the money you contribute goes to a direct assistance provider.
- Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund
- Closer to our industry you could consider Habitat for Humanity, the ULI Disaster Relief Fund or the Built Environment Action Register or the Global Housing Foundation.
- The Red Cross (for disaster management specialists).
- Still not sure? You can also check out charitynavigator.org or donate some of your airplane miles and hotel points.
Do something now! I was in Chennai, India after the tsunami and saw first hand what these organizations were able to achieve; but they need our support. Thanks, JC Goldenstein CREOpoint Founder
PS: You could also ask your friends to do the same after they have checked out updates from Wikipedia (Sendai region building and infrastructure damage, living conditions and ongoing rescue actions)
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Tech during emergencies: Japan quake, tsunami and its aftermath
In case of emergency, where do you turn for information? In a blog post on March 11, tech guru Doc Searls writes: “Emergencies such as wars and earthquakes demonstrate a simple and permanent fact of media life: that the Net is the new TV and the new radio, because it has subsumed both. It would be best for both TV and radio to normalize to the Net and quit protecting their old…See More
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Many CREOpoint members who are not on the ground in Haiti have asked how they can specifically help. We've done some research and set up this forum.
CREOpoint is a community of 35,000 influential property and construction professionals in 50 countries. How could we best facilitate the conversation so that the brightest minds can contribute expertise to the massive urban planning, infrastructure, environmental sustainability and economic development efforts that are needed?
Soon the media spotlight will have moved on, and without a decent and sustainable way to earn a living, hundreds of thousands of Haitians will suffer long beyond the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.
The devastation has underscored the Internet's critical role in connecting the world's population in times of tragedy. If you choose to help, consider joining the online conversation. Contributions from our industry will be publicized on this forum (www.creopoint.com/profile/DisasterReliefForum), and if you’d like, you could add your thoughts here. CREOpoint is now available in 13 languages, which can help bridge the gaps between CRE professions, as well as transcend boundaries.
I hope our virtual world and actions help contribute to the lifeline for Haiti.
Meanwhile let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you, JC
JC Goldenstein, Founder