Japan is considerably an earthquake-prone region. Thus, the Village House Vietnamese Customer Service Team in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, led an earthquake preparedness event for its Vietnamese residents—who are not as familiar as the native Japanese population with response protocols—to educate this growing community on how best to manage in the event of an earthquake.
KATO CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 11 October 2022 – On 11 September 2022, an earthquake preparedness event was held for the predominantly Vietnamese-national residents living in the Yashiro apartments and Yashiro Dai 2 apartments, rental units belonging to the Village House. A first of its kind, this was a collaborative effort by local authorities in Kato City, the Hyogo Bousaishi Society, and the Village House Vietnamese Customer Service Team — to prepare the residents residing in Kato-shi rental properties in the event of an earthquake.
About the Hyogo Bousaishi Society
Being a country bordering the ring of fire, Japan is prone to frequent earthquakes. The Japanese Disaster Prevention Association is tasked with educating and providing relief for the residents of Japan affected by natural disasters. The Hyogo Bousaishi Society, is the Hyogo Prefecture’s chapter, serving as not only a relief organisation but also an educational one for residents living in the Kansai region.
