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Japan is located in the region that experiences the most earthquakes
in the world. On the 17th of January 1995 an earthquake of magnitude
7.2 hit the southern part of Hyogo Prefecture. 6,432 precious lives
were lost. It is said that there is the possibility of an earthquake
of the same magnitude as the Hyogo earthquake striking Saitama.
According to the Saitama Prefecture Damage Projection Report, an
earthquake of magnitude of 7.2 striking Saitama would result in
some 1,500 fatalities and a number of injured exceeding 50,000.
Earthquakes occur very suddenly, causing massive damage and seriously
affecting people's lives.
Through this homepage, we hope to encourage people to make preparations
for disasters as well as teach people how to protect themselves
in the event of an earthquake.
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| Contact Details |
| Fire and Disaster Prevention Division Saitama
Prefectural Government |
| TEL:048(830)3173 |
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