Mastodawn

FOD walked the field behind my neighbor's house. Her yard care people threw a lot (lot!) of fist-sized rocks off her yard into the field, quite hazardous for next year's brush clearance. They've been doing it with a tractor, and already there have been two (2) wildfires here due to brush clearance, tractor with a brush hog hitting rocks. (the #SandyFire and #LesserFire). #wildfires #disasterpreparedness

The Japan Times 3d ago

Japan introduced a revamped weather warning system Thursday, ahead of the country's rainy and typhoon seasons. The improved system features five alert levels for flooding, heavy rain, landslides and storm surges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/28/japan/japan-revamped-weather-warning-system/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #jma #floods #rainyseason #typhoons #landslides #disasterpreparedness

Japan rolls out revamped weather warning system ahead of rainy season

The improved system features five alert levels for flooding, heavy rain, landslides and storm surges.

The Japan Times

RallyPack May 24

A government PDF won't tell you which supplies your kid with asthma actually needs in a go-bag. It won't help your family agree on a meeting spot if cell service is down.

RallyPack.org does. It builds a personalized kit around your household - ages, medical conditions, pets, location. Then it keeps your family connected with a shared plan when it matters most.

This is what preparedness looks like when it's designed for real people. Link in the first comment.

#FamilySafety #DisasterPreparedness #MondayMotivation #GoBag #RallyPack

The Japan Times May 19

Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to establish a disaster management agency, which will oversee the government's disaster prevention and response measures. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/19/japan/politics/disaster-agency-bill-pass/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #lowerhouse #disasterpreparedness #earthquakes #nankaitrough

Japan Lower House passes bill to create disaster management agency

The bill is expected to be enacted during the current parliamentary session, with the government aiming to set up the agency this autumn.

The Japan Times

Michael Nagenborg (he/him)May 18

I hope to meet some of you today at Brian’s PhD defence! It has been a stimulating project. I am sure the conclusion will be fabulous. #Philosophy #GeoAI #CriticalRemoteSensing #DisasterPreparedness #Resilience https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/tgs/currentcandidates/phd/calendar/2026/5/909164/phd-defence-brian-masinde-accountable-geo-intelligence-mechanisms-for-protecting-demographically-identifiable-information-in-humanitarian-geo-intelligence-workflows

PhD Defence Brian Masinde | Accountable Geo-intelligence - Mechanisms for Protecting Demographically Identifiable Information in Humanitarian Geo-intelligence Workflows

Accountable Geo-intelligence - Mechanisms for Protecting Demographically Identifiable Information in Humanitarian Geo-intelligence Workflows

Universiteit Twente

Dr. Michael Nagenborg May 18

PhD Defence Brian Masinde | Accountable Geo-intelligence - Mechanisms for Protecting Demographically Identifiable Information in Humanitarian Geo-intelligence Workflows

Accountable Geo-intelligence - Mechanisms for Protecting Demographically Identifiable Information in Humanitarian Geo-intelligence Workflows

Universiteit Twente

AI6YR Ben May 13

CALFIRE: "...the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has made up to $30 million available through a new Regional Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Grant Program funded by the voter-approved Climate Bond (Proposition 4).

CAL FIRE is soliciting applications from regional collaboratives prepared to implement projects identified through transparent, data-informed prioritization processes that incorporate practitioner expertise and community input. The program aims to accelerate landscape-scale, regionally appropriate activities that are consistent with the Climate Bond’s goals to strengthen local capacity, improve landscape health and resilience, and reduce wildfire risk to communities...."

#wildfires #disasterpreparedness

The Japan Times May 13

Convenience store operators want to have their stores, which have long been an essential part of daily life in Japan, act as disaster response hubs to help support nearby residents in times of major natural disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/13/companies/convenience-stores-disaster-hubs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #conveniencestores #disasterpreparedness #familymart #lawson #seveneleven

Convenience store operators work to have their stores act as disaster hubs

By leveraging their nationwide store networks, convenience store operators are working to provide free access to communications services and electricity in times of emergency.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 13

A draft outline for an emergency clause to possibly be added to Japan's Constitution calls for extending lawmakers' terms of office and allowing the Cabinet to issue emergency ordinances such as after natural disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/13/japan/politics/lower-house-emergency-clause/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #lowerhouse #constitution #earthquakes #disasterpreparedness

Draft of emergency clause for Constitution includes extending lawmakers' terms

The draft did not show an upper limit for how long lawmakers' terms can be extended, while stating there are opinions calling for setting it to 'one year' or 'six months.'

The Japan Times

AI6YR Ben May 10

New first aid/medic pack, to replace the prior version. Lots of stuff in here for the paramedic on the family to use if they need to, lol. Anyone need a full face oxygen mask treatment? Plastic dohookies which apparently are shoved in your mouth to keep your airway clear? #firstaid #disasterpreparedness