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How to Make Drinking Water at Home During a Disaster!
"Running out of bottled water reserves..." — In such a moment of crisis, these *household water purification techniques* could be your last resort.You don’t need an expensive purifier — with a little creativity, you can make drinkable wa... -
Major Earthquakes Don’t Have to Lead to Fires! Key Tips Across Three Disaster Phases to Stay Safe
For those of us living in major cities, one of the most critical disaster threats following an earthquake is a "large-scale fire," particularly "urban conflagrations." As witnessed during the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Noto P... -
Generating Daily-use Water Without Tap Supply — 6 Alternative Sources and a 3-Step Purification Method (Part 5 of 5)
When a water outage lasts longer than expected—If water supply stations run dry or water trucks don’t arrive, even in such worst-case scenarios, there are still small amounts of usable water sources around you.This article provides:1. Si... -
Surviving on 20 Liters a Day After a Disaster! Water-Saving Techniques (Part 4 of 5)
── Practical Water-Saving Tips for Bathing, Toilets, and Cooking ── The average amount of water used per person per day under normal conditions is about 180 to 250 liters. However, in the event of a disaster where the water supply is cut... -
Complete Guide to Emergency Water Supply Stations During Disasters: How to Find, Line Up, and Carry Water (Part 3 of 5)
Complete Guide to Emergency Water Supply Stations During Disasters ── How to Find, Line Up, and Carry Water + Local Disaster Wells and Firefighting Water Tanks ── What You'll Learn from This Article How to locate nearby water supply stat... -
Water Supply During Disasters: When the “Unthinkable” Still Happens (Part 2 of 5)
In the previous article, we introduced the initiatives of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks in preparation for earthquakes. Comprehensive measures have been taken to prepare for the possibility of a future major eart... -
To What Extent Is Tokyo’s Water Infrastructure Earthquake-Ready? (Series 1 of 5)
Are you familiar with the population of the Greater Tokyo Area? Rather than administrative units such as prefectures or cities, the global standard often refers to “urban agglomerations.” According to this definition, the Greater Tokyo A... -
Preparing for a Massive Water Outage in the Capital— A Practical Look at Tokyo’s Water Supply and the Threat of a Direct Earthquake Beneath the Capital —Series Preview
A major earthquake directly beneath the capital could strike at any time. "You turn the tap, and no water comes out."That day could be tomorrow. If it's a capital-region quake, the Tokyo Metropolitan Area is at risk. If it's a Nankai Tro... -
[Disaster Preparedness] How Much Chlorine Is Needed to Disinfect Water During Emergencies?
In times of disaster, such as earthquakes or water outages, ensuring that available water is safe to drink requires proper chlorine disinfection. But how much of the household sodium hypochlorite solution should be added to make it safe?...
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