The Japan Times23h ago
The Japanese government plans to designate more underground facilities as temporary emergency shelters that will protect people in case of armed attacks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/25/japan/underground-facility-shelter-plan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #disasterpreparedness #defense
Japan to designate more underground emergency shelters

The government wants to make maximum use of underground spaces, which are safer, to protect people in case of armed attacks.

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The Japan Times2d ago
When the 2011 earthquake and tsunami struck Minamisanriku, over 50 people sought safety at the disaster management office. Only 11 survived. Jin Sato, former mayor and one of the survivors, is sharing lessons learned. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/23/japan/society/tsunami-hit-town-former-mayor/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #minamisanriku #miyagi #311 #tsunami #disasterpreparedness
Jin Sato, former mayor of tsunami-hit Minamisanriku, shares lessons across Japan

Sato served as mayor of the town in Miyagi Prefecture for 20 years, but since stepping down in November has been delivering lectures on disaster preparedness and mitigation.

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Ofelia4d ago
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ABC Feeds5d ago

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 Times5d 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.

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ABC Feeds6d 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 Times6d 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.

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ABC Feeds6d 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 TimesMar 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.

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The Japan TimesMar 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.

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