Disaster Preparedness
Japan issues first megaquake advisory after Aomori quake
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Following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan issued its first-ever megaquake advisory for 182 municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba. The advisory, lasting one week, urges residents to prepare for immediate evacuation. While some elderly care facilities report readiness, others express uncertainty in responding.
A Kindai University student, Tsuyoshi Kitahara, has developed a gamified evacuation drill simulating a nighttime earthquake and tsunami. The first trial took place in Shimizu district, Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, involving residents practicing escape with a simulated disabled person. Participants highlighted the need for better preparedness amid a potential 48-minute tsunami arrival.
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Kawasaki has released a booklet guiding residents on sheltering at home during disasters, tailored for apartment dwellers in a city with many multi-unit buildings. Building on a 2017 general disaster preparedness guide, it incorporates lessons from recent events like the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.