Disaster preparedness
The Department of Education has introduced a new platform to help schools manage risks from natural disasters. Project LIGTAS+ provides detailed, school-specific data on hazards. It aims to reduce disruptions to learning and support affected communities.
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Tourist sites in Japan's Tohoku and Hokkaido regions are preparing to evacuate visitors, including foreigners unfamiliar with local geography, following Monday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake. Tsunami warnings were issued but later lifted, with an advisory urging readiness for aftershocks until April 27. Staff at key attractions are trained and equipped to guide evacuations.