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Earthquake Preparedness for Travelers with Disabilities in Japan

Standard evacuation advice assumes you can run down the stairs. Here is what to plan for if you can't.

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Jul 31, 2026
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A seismograph needle tracing an earthquake reading onto paper

By Anthony Tipling-Bower

Before anything else, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the earthquake that struck Kumamoto this week. Communities across the region are still recovering, and rescue and support efforts are ongoing. If you would like to help, donating to established relief organizations working in Japan is the most direct way to do so.

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