what to do with tsunami debris in the US?

GOs discuss tsunami debris on US Pacific coast

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Non-governmental organizations from Japan and the United States met in Oregon on Saturday to discuss how to deal with drifting debris from the March 11th disaster that is likely to be washed ashore in North America.

An estimated 1.5 million tons of tsunami debris is floating in the Pacific Ocean. A large amount is expected to reach the Pacific coast of North America.

The 7 members of the Japanese government's investigation team met local NGOs and state officials in Oregon on Saturday.

Members of an Oregon NGO said people are getting worried about the large amount of debris that is expected to reach the state's shores.

They proposed using social media to quickly share information among the parties concerned in Japan and the United States.

A Japanese NGO, "KIDSNOW", is working in Miyagi Prefecture. The head of the organization asked for items that can be identified to be returned to the owners, as they will have special meaning for those who suffered from the tsunami.

NGOs from both countries will study how the recommendations of the meeting can be put into practice.