For several days after a major disaster occurs, you may not be able to acquire daily necessities. You will feel more secure if you have prepared an emergency kit ready for an emergency. The kit should include water (pet bottles), emergency food, torch, batteries, and medicine. Another essential item is a portable radio so that you can get the latest information.
It's also important to take precautions against furniture toppling in an earthquake, such as fixing them to the wall. When the Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred in 1995, the major cause of death was crushing by collapsing houses or falling furniture. If a large item of furniture falls over, it can not only hurt you but may also hinder you from seeking shelter or prevent people rescuing you.
The basis of damage prevention is to avoid what can be avoided before it happens.
