Japan rocked by Natural Disaster

As everyone has probably heard by now, Japan's ground rolled for about 5 minutes last night at a magnitude of 8.9. The people of Japan were not just dealing with the aftershocks but Tsunamis wiping out large portions of Japan

Hearts are going out with thoughts and prayers all over the world as the dramatic destruction was captured on film and has been streaming on news channels and the Internet since last night. 

The earthquake also caused Tsunami warnings throughout surrounding areas of Japan including Russia, Guam and Hawaii. California  and the entire west coast has also been placed on possible alert. 

CNN is running continuous coverage of the disaster and updates along with MS NBC and multiple other networks dedicated to the news. 

The wave of natural disasters that have devastated people throughout the world since 2004 seem to topple one on top of another. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004 that created the worst Tsunami in history taking the lives of nearly 150,000. Hurricane Katrina and the long time displacement of many Americans and massive destruction. The earthquakes in Haiti, Chili and New Zealand all with massive destruction. 

Now Japan. 

Are Americans ready for a natural disaster. Looking at footage of other countries or even other states go through tragedy and loss due natural disasters is almost like watching something unfold that seems unreal. How realistic are the people in California taking these rolling systems of destruction. 

Is this state with all the economic problems ready to deal with the same level of disaster if it is to occur here next?

It's not something anyone wants to deal with or thinks about on a daily basis- but reality is, California is at risk just as all the places that have been infected by loss were. 

There are a ton of preparation websites that help to educate people on what to do and what to have on hand for an emergency. There is never a bad time to get prepared. It is always a good idea to be prepared just in case. 

As for Japan, they have a struggle ahead of them and efforts are already in effect to help assist in the clean up of damage and with the people in need. 

If there are loved ones that you cannot locate in Japan, it has been said on Facebook that many people are able to get in contact via social networks easier than through phone lines. There is also a search engine that has been set up on google to help track people in Japan to make sure loved ones are safe. 

If you have friends or family in Japan, Google has a person finder up.http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?lang=en

Hopefully the destruction will subside soon, as for now all we can do as Americans is send our thoughts and prayers.