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“Japan launches new national agency to deal with disasters”
“TOKYO — Japan on Monday launched a new national agency focused on disaster management to improve the country’s preparedness if there’s a megaquake along the Pacific coast or in Tokyo, or an eruption of Mount Fuji.”
Japan launches a new National Disaster Management Agency for disaster preparedness
Key points
- Japan established a new National Disaster Management Agency to oversee preparedness and response.
- Over 350 staff will manage emergency response and reconstruction efforts nationwide.
- Agency aims to prepare for megaquakes, Mount Fuji eruption, or Pacific coast events.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to head the agency; Reconstruction Minister Goshi Hosono leads.
- Officials urge municipalities to check quake resistance and stock supplies for three days.
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