Natural Disasters
Tokyo is especially prone to weather related disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, windstorms and snow. Also, Japan is a earthquake-prone country – you cannot be too careful of knowing and preparing for earthquakes.
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Tokyo is especially prone to weather related disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, windstorms and snow. Also, Japan is a earthquake-prone country – you cannot be too careful of knowing and preparing for earthquakes.
(original photo by Toshihiro Oimatsu; CC BY 2.0)
Tokyo is especially prone to weather related disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, windstorms and snow. In the event of such disasters it is important to safeguard against injury and damage caused by falls or by flying debris.
First Steps When you feel strong tremors, take cover, protecting your head with your arms or belongings such as a bag, cushion, or coat. Tremors can cause doors and windows to warp, so ensure your escape route by opening one…