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Aug 31, 2025 09:00 (JST)
Tokyo, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press)–Efforts are underway in Japan to raise public awareness about the need for preparations in order to prevent problems involving pets at evacuation centers during natural disasters.
“Everyday training (for pets) directly leads to better disaster preparedness,” an expert says.
On Aug. 10, schoolchildren gathered for a lecture in Tokyo by volunteer group With, which teaches pet owners how to prepare for disasters. Participants set up indoor tents to shield pets from view, reducing the risk of disturbing other evacuees.
A 13-year-old local junior high school student attended the event out of concern that her parakeet might be a nuisance to other people at an evacuation shelter.
“I’ve heard that pets can be calmed with towels and other things that smell familiar,” she said. “I’ll prepare them right away.”
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