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The Japanese Red Cross Society has released the following announcement about helping out with the disaster. I know a lot of people here in Nagoya are wondering what you can do to help, so I have translated it here to help give people information. Basically right now the best thing we can do is sit tight and give generously to charity. Pardon any mistranslations.
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今般の東北関東大震災により被災をされた方々、ご家族の皆様に、心よりお見舞いを申し上げます。
　日本赤十字社では、現在、被災地に救護班を派遣するなど、総力をあげて救護活動に取り組んでおります。
To the victims and families of those who have been affected by the Great Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake we extend our support. The Japanese Red Cross Society has dispatched rescue parties and relief workers who are making every effort to provide relief to the areas affected by the disaster.

〈義援金について〉
　このたび東北関東大震災の専用口座を開設いたしました。
　また現在、ご寄付について（クレジット、コンビニ等）多数のお問い合わせをいただき、アクセスが集中しております。ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。しばらくお待ちいただきますようお願いいたします。

Concerning monetary contributions -
We have established an account dedicated exclusively for the Great Tohoku-Kanto disaster relief. Due to the high volume of inquiries regarding credit card payments, payment by convenience store etc, we are presently experiencing some trouble with site access. We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your patience.

〈物資について〉
　日本赤十字社では、原則として個人の方からの物品の寄贈は受け付けておりませんので、ご了承ください。

Concerning the donation of material goods -
As a general rule the Red Cross does not accept donations of material goods such as food or clothing from individuals. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

〈ボランティアについて〉
　 日本赤十字社では、被災地の被害状況の把握に努めており、また、医師・看護師等による救護活動などを最優先に行っております。つきましては、現地でのボラ ンティアの受付について、現時点でご案内できる情報はありませんが、防災ボランティアセンターの開設に向けて調整しております。現地の体制が整い次第、日 本赤十字社のホームページ等でお知らせする予定です。
Concerning Volunteering -
The Japanese Red Cross Society is still attempting to assess the damage of the affected areas and those with medical expertise such as doctors and nurses will be given first priority. At present we do not have any information about volunteers being accepted at the actual site. Please refer to the the Disaster Prevention Volunteer Center. We will announce any information regarding the organization of a on-site volunteer program as soon as it becomes available, via our homepage.