Japan Launches Disaster Agency, Urges Week of Food and Water Stock
Japan has launched a new disaster agency and is asking citizens to store food and water for seven days. Officials say people should prepare themselves, because emergency services may take time to reach them. The government recommends keeping at least three days of supplies at home as a minimum.
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Context: Japan sits on several tectonic plates and has faced major earthquakes and tsunamis, including the 2011 Tohoku disaster. Its government has long encouraged households to keep emergency supplies ready.
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