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Residents say they weren't warned of flooding, farmers demand better
By Jane Bardon

The Northern Territory and federal governments promise to improve flood warning systems after flood-ravaged communities say they were put at risk during rushed evacuations.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/nt-flood-warning-northern-territory-system-alert/106478312

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Residents say they weren't warned of flooding, farmers demand better

The Northern Territory and federal governments promise to improve flood warning systems after flood-ravaged communities say they were put at risk during rushed evacuations.

The Japan Times 22h ago

Four major mobile phone carriers in Japan have announced a plan to launch "Japan Roaming," which will allow users to connect to the available lines of other companies if communication failures occur following disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/20/japan/japan-roaming-service-disasters/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #phones #disasterpreparedness #nttdocomo #softbank #kddi #rakutenmobile

Major phone carriers to launch ‘Japan Roaming’ for use in disasters

The aim of the new service is to ensure the communication infrastructure essential for life and economic activities remains operational during emergencies such as disasters.

The Japan Times

ABC Feeds 1d ago

Numbulwar evacuated as other NT communities in cyclone's path prepare
By Tilda Colling and Alicia Perera

Ahead of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle's expected impact on the eastern Top End, about 500 people from one community have been evacuated to Darwin, while others prepare to "shelter in place".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/cyclone-narelle-nt-numbulwar-evacuated-communities-prepare/106474694

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Numbulwar evacuated as other NT communities in cyclone's path prepare

Ahead of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle's expected impact on the eastern Top End, about 500 people from one community have been evacuated to Darwin, while others prepare to "shelter in place".

The Japan Times 2d ago

Fifteen years after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Japan is seeing growing momentum behind "phase-free" design, a new approach to disaster preparedness that integrates emergency functionality into everyday items. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/19/japan/society/phase-free-design-emergency-resources/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #disasterpreparedness #earthquakes

'Phase-free' design builds disaster preparedness into everyday life

The Phase Free Association now operates a certification system for products that integrate disaster preparedness with everyday life and business operations.

The Japan Times

ABC Feeds 2d ago

Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 15 years
By Grace Whiteside and Johanna Marie

There are calls for the Queensland government to buy back homes in Bundaberg's flood zones, but the disaster recovery minister says the focus is on mitigation measures like floodgates.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/flood-hit-bundaberg-residents-call-for-home-buybacks/106469672

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Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 15 years

There are calls for the Queensland government to buy back homes in Bundaberg's flood zones, but the disaster recovery minister says the focus is on mitigation measures like floodgates.

The Japan Times Mar 12

While three prefectures deeply affected by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake have taken the disaster as a learning opportunity, multiple challenges remain regarding tsunami evacuation measures. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/12/japan/society/tsunami-evacuation-challenges/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #311 #tsunami #earthquakes #tohoku #disasterpreparedness

Tohoku still faces tsunami evacuation challenges 15 years after disaster

The region is facing a series of challenges to prepare for any future tsunami evacuation, such as trying to encourage people to use an app to register at evacuation sites.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Mar 11

Some municipalities in three prefectures in northeastern Japan hit hard by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami are struggling with disaster education for children born after the incident. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/11/japan/society/municipalities-struggle-pass-on-disaster-lessons/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #311 #disasterpreparedness #children #students #miyagi #iwate #fukushima #localgovernment

Some disaster-hit regions struggle to pass down lessons to younger generation

Logistics and costs are among the hurdles faced in conducting disaster education for younger people with little or no memory of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Mar 11

A teacher in Kobe has made it his mission to share his experiences of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake with younger generations in hopes of preparing them for future disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/11/japan/teacher-two-disasters-memories/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #disasterpreparedness #sendai #kobe #schools #teachers #311 #greathanshinearthquake #earthquakes