I'm sure many of you have seen and read about what happened in Japan today, our thoughts here at HL go out to anyone living in Japan and anyone who has family living there. The following is the alert from the Red Cross:

Disaster Alert: Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami Warnings

Update 9:30 AM - At this time the Red Cross in unable to accept inquiries to contact or locate family and friends in Japan. However, there are several resources available as follows.

Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens living or traveling in Japan should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 or 202 647-5225.

For inquiries about relatives living in Japan who are not US citizens, encourage the members of your community to keep calling or to try contacting other family members who live in the region. Even though communication networks overloaded right now, the situation may change and access to mobile networks and the internet may improve.

The Google Person Finder site is available at: http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/

Japan - A series of major earthquakes struck off the coast of Japan at around 2:46 pm JST on March 11. One of the earthquakes measured 8.9 in magnitude. Tsunami warnings, watches, and advisories are in effect in multiple locations.

The Hawaii Red Cross is supporting tsunami warning and potential evacuation efforts. Follow their latest messages on Twitter.

More news will be posted as it is made available.

Link to Article that includes all the links.

There is no official donation link at this time on Japan's Red Cross website, so the donate button on the Red Cross' website is the best way to go right now. If they add one I will update.

UPDATE - WAY TO DONATE FROM LADY GAGA:
Little Monsters, show your support for Japan with this "We Pray For Japan" wristband! Choose your price to add an additional donation with your wristband. All proceeds go directly to Japan relief efforts.

Wristband Link

UPDATE - YOU CAN DONATE TO UNICEF:

For 60 years, the people of Japan have given generously to UNICEF, so that less fortunate children around the world could have a brighter future. Today, the children of Japan need your help. It is a privilege to show them the same generosity and empathy they have shown the rest of the world.

Help children in Japan: Donate to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's emergency appeal for the children affected by the quake and tsunami.

OR

DONATE VIA GOOGLE:

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html