Individual Understanding Review - Disaster Preparedness

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Predicting earthquakes

Advances in science and technology have made it possible to accurately predict the timing, location, and magnitude of earthquakes, leading to the launch of Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information.

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Explanation

Using current science and technology, it’s difficult to accurately predict the timing, magnitude, and location of earthquakes. Even if Extra Information is issued, there’s no way to know if an earthquake will actually occur.
Daily preparedness is fundamental to earthquake disaster readiness. However, when an earthquake actually strikes, emergency information is issued to save as many lives as possible and minimize damage.

Megathrust Earthquake Attention
Response Period

In the case of a Megathrust Earthquake Attention, protective measures are generally implemented for one week after the earthquake occurred.

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Explanation

In the case of a Megathrust Earthquake Attention, protective measures are generally implemented for one week after the earthquake occurred. The period for a Megathrust Earthquake Alert is two weeks after the earthquake occurred. In areas where preemptive evacuation is necessary, it will be implemented in the first week. After that, while preemptive evacuation is coming to an end, measures for a Megathrust Earthquake Attention will continue.

Responding to a Megathrust
Earthquake Attention

When a Megathrust Earthquake Attention is issued, it is important to continue your daily life and work as normal. Reconfirm your earthquake preparedness on a daily basis, and take special precautions, such as carrying emergency supplies, and sleeping with shoes next to your bedside so you can evacuate quickly.

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Explanation

When a Megathrust Earthquake Attention is issued, the best response is not to cancel your plans and evacuate immediately, but to continue doing what you normally do while ensuring that you can evacuate at any time. There is no need to stop your daily life or work. Continue living as normal while taking appropriate disaster preparation measures.

Responding to a Megathrust
Earthquake Alert

When a Megathrust Earthquake Alert is issued, in areas where it’s not possible to evacuate after an earthquake has occurred, you should avoid risks and be prepared to evacuate at any time.

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Explanation

Disaster preparation measures for Megathrust Earthquake Alerts vary depending on the region. In areas where it’s not possible to evacuate after an earthquake has occurred, such as those facing rapid tsunami arrival, you should evacuate to a safe place in advance. In other areas, you should avoid risks and be prepared to evacuate at any time. Check in advance what applies to your area.

Preemptive evacuation

Preemptive evacuation involves considering evacuation to the home of friends or relatives, and if that proves difficult, considering relocation to an evacuation shelter.

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Explanation

For preemptive evacuation, consider evacuating to the home of friends or relatives, and if that proves difficult, then relocate to an evacuation shelter. You should also be aware that the operation of evacuation shelters is the responsibility of the evacuees themselves, and it’s essential that each person prepares the necessary items for staying in the shelter.