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Japan’s New Disaster Agency Urges Public Prep
Japan’s National Disaster Management Agency urges citizens to stockpile food, water, and secure furniture for disaster resilience.
In brief
Japan’s National Disaster Management Agency urges citizens to stockpile food, water, and secure furniture for disaster resilience. Japan’s new disaster agency calls for public to prepare for disasters by stocking food, water, and securing furniture. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
New Agency Launch
Japan’s National Disaster Management Agency began operations Monday with a focus on disaster resilience.
Public Preparation Steps
The agency urges citizens to stockpile food, water for at least three days, and secure furniture to walls.
First Chief's Commitment
Goshi Hosono, the agency's first chief, aims to make Japan the world's most disaster-resilient nation.
Megaquake Concerns
The agency prepares for potential megaquakes in the Nankai Trough off central to southwestern Japan.
Prime Minister's Directive
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered ministries to break bureaucratic silos for effective disaster response.
Staffing and Scope
Staffing increased by 60% to 352, covering disaster response through recovery and reconstruction.
Government Requests
The agency asked ministries to review business continuity plans and local governments to improve evacuation centers.
Seismic Risk Areas
20 prefectures face shaking intensity upper 6 or higher from a potential Nankai Trough megaquake.
The one thing
Japan’s new disaster agency calls for public to prepare for disasters by stocking food, water, and securing furniture.
