According to a survey that was conducted about natural disasters in Japan in 2024, the most common disaster preparedness measures among respondents were stockpiling emergency food and water as well as preparing flashlights and mobile battery packs, with both actions supported by 73 percent of respondents. These were followed by having fire insurance coverage, which was reported by 54 percent of respondents.
Most common measures to prepare for natural disasters in Japan as of August 2024
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Sompo Japan Insurance. (August 27, 2024). Most common measures to prepare for natural disasters in Japan as of August 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1500191/japan-leading-measures-to-prepare-for-natural-disasters/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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