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7.3 Magnitude Earthquake off Coast of Japan: Triggers Tsunami Warning

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A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Japan near the north-east coast of Fukushima Wednesday March 16.  According to Reuters one fatality has been reported along with 69 injuries.  Authorities have issued a tsunami warning with residents in costal areas told to evacuate. 

More than 2 million homes lost power, as reported by NPR, The Japanese Meteorological Agency said the quake hit at 11:36 P.M. at a depth of 36 miles below the sea. 

One person is reported dead and dozens of people are believed to have suffered injuries.

In some areas it was reportedly too forceful for people to stand, and buildings rattled in the Tokyo, according to AFP.

The quake jolted the region just a week shy of the anniversary of the devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that happened back in March 2011. 

The earthquake was felt in Tokyo, 170 miles away. 

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Red Alert for Fukushima Nuclear Plant After 7.3 Quake in Japan

Over two million homes in the Tokyo region were left without power.

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A series of earthquakes off the coast of Japan on Wednesday triggered a tsunami advisory for Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures—just over 11 years after the region endured a major nuclear disaster.

The first two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 6.4 and 7.3, struck within two minutes of each other, followed by another 5.5 magnitude quake over an hour later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The strongest quake hit about 60 kilometers or 37 miles below the sea and left more than two million homes without electricity in an area serviced by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the Associated Press reported.

The AP noted that TEPCO said workers were checking for any possible damage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma, the site of the March 2011 disaster—which was caused by a 9.0 magnitude quake and resulting tsunami that led to multiple meltdowns at the facility.

No abnormalities were found at the Fukushima plant, The Japan Timesreported, citing the nation’s Nuclear Regulation Authority.

TEPCO also found no abnormalities at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture, according to Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK.

“There is a possibility that another earthquake as strong as an upper 6 could strike in the next week or so,” Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters just after midnight local time. “We need to be on alert.”

As Common Dreams reported last week, environmental defenders marked the 11th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster with calls for a renewable energy future free of nuclear power.

Originally published on Common Dreams by JESSICA CORBETT and republished under

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September is National Preparedness Month – How to Prepare with Disaster Strikes

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Remember: Being Prepared is the crucial first step

We all know that a disaster can strike at any time and any where in the world. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California in July 2019. This year, 2020, has already brought upon many disasters already, Hurricane Laura, the Beirut explosion, the ongoing wildfires in Northern California,  monsoon flooding, not to mention the global Coronavirus pandemic. 

September is National Preparedness Month which began in 2004 and sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  This is the month that Americans are encouraged to make preparation in the even of an emergency, whether for your home, business, schools or your community.  Check out the official site for detailed information, we have broken it down to easy steps to help you prepare for an emergency/disaster. 

Be Ready – Step 1: Make a Plan

The most important part of preparing if a disaster strikes is to have a plan.  Having a plan involved answering the following type of questions. 

  • What is my shelter plan?
  • What is my evacuation route?
  • How will my Family communicate? 
  • Do I have my emergency preparedness kit ready?

Step 2: Build A Kit and Supplies

To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

  • Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
  • Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Whistle (to signal for help)
  • Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
  • Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
  • Manual can opener (for food)
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

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