Seismic preparedness refers to the measures and actions taken to prepare for the effects of earthquakes. This includes planning, training, and implementing safety protocols to reduce risks and enhance safety before, during, and after an earthquake occurs. Key components of seismic preparedness may involve creating emergency plans, retrofitting buildings to withstand seismic activity, conducting drills, and educating individuals and communities about earthquake risk and response strategies. The goal of seismic preparedness is to minimize injury, loss of life, and property damage, while ensuring a swift and effective response to seismic events.
Kochi Prefecture faces the impending Nankai Trough Earthquake, expected within thirty years with catastrophic effects. The local government provides subsidies—up to 1.65 million yen—for seismic retrofitting of homes built before…