From Fujisawa to Kanagawa No.29: Revisit Disaster Preparedness on Disaster Prevention Day — Kanagawa Assembly Member Kazuhiro Ichikawa

Kazuhiro Ichikawa recalls the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, which included repeated magnitude-7 shocks, caused 276 deaths including disaster-related fatalities, and left over 8,600 houses completely destroyed. He warned that disasters do not wait and emphasized the need for each household to reassess emergency supplies, evacuation plans, and communications. Ichikawa also called on local governments and communities in Kanagawa to strengthen evacuation centers, information sharing, and support systems for vulnerable people. He stressed that preparing now reduces future loss of life and property when the next large disaster strikes.