@yuus_adventures: I live about a 10-minute walk from the ocean, so when an earthquake occurs, I always have to be mindful of the risk of a tsunami. This morning, just before 10 a.m., a tsunami warning was issued in Japan. Since I live close to the sea, I first stepped outside to check the situation. I saw people walking and running with large bags in my usually quiet neighborhood. Seeing others evacuating, I realized that I needed to prepare quickly and evacuate as well. This was my first time experiencing something like this, so I hadn’t made any preparations in advance. My priority was getting my pets—my cat and my bird—out safely. I left the pancakes I was making for breakfast still sitting in the frying pan, quickly packed just a little camera gear into my bag, and headed to the designated evacuation site at the local middle school. At the evacuation site, nearby residents were guided into air-conditioned classrooms. However, those of us who brought animals, like me, were not allowed inside the school and had no choice but to wait outside. What I found unfortunate was that there were tourists at the evacuation site as well. They came here to enjoy Japan, and I couldn’t help but worry that they might have felt scared by the experience. I truly hope they are still able to enjoy their time in Japan and go home with good memories. Through this tsunami warning experience, I realized I need to be much more prepared for disasters. I plan to create a checklist for things to bring in emergencies—like food, water, and pet supplies—so that I can act quickly and calmly next time, for the sake of my animals and myself.

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Wednesday 30 July 2025 13:21:14 GMT