The Takeaway Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich reports with the latest response from the United States officials. So far the Navy has tracked its ships and the State Department says it will offer any help it can. Also, the Navy has offered its help in locating family in Japan. People can email this address with the names of service members they haven’t yet heard from: japanemergencyusc@state.gov.
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