I have not read about bad news in fishing communities other than Brookings, Oregon,w hich got smashed and the crab fleet was hurt. Are there other places? I mostly get Oregon news although I live in Washington.

Anyway, I think we do not have the luxury of time in these disasters..I think some former NVA with a whole lot of bamboo could make bridges over rubble to wherever there is water..strong enough to walk on for sure..and get some either goods in or people out of those shelters where they are running out of food and water..and to say nothing of the nuclear situation. We are not nimble and we need to be. Thank God I have not heard the Red Cross (and I have great respect for them) saying only send money don't send stuff..I say stuff is what is going to keep people alive if people can figure out how to get it to places...and Korea is pretty darn close and they are very clever and can do people. I think frankly that the Japanese are overwhelmed logistically, but also it seems somewhat paralyzed from the emotional trauma..others have to step in, unless radiation makes it too unsafe. mg

P.S. if the next one hits where I am send stuff.