20 Ways Communities Have Prepped For A Disaster

Big Brother is watching. And kinda has your back.
20 Ways Communities Have Prepped For A Disaster

Corporations and government agencies have a reputation for being colossal and cruel. However, it turns out that they're genuinely watching out for consumers and citizens in the event of a calamity. The only flaw is that they don't do a good job of informing people about these provisions.

Each year, storms, volcanoes, landslides, and flooding wreak havoc on populations, killing dozens and displacing tens of thousands. A strategy and emergency supplies are essential, but they can only go you so far. Your entire town should be prepared, and if you don't believe it is, here's some inspiring examples of places that are very prepared.

Putting together a strategy with your neighbors in case the very worst occurs is no easy task. Most of us find it extremely difficult to rely on our own families, let alone a dozen in the apartment or neighborhood. Scroll on for some inspiring ways people and organizations have banded together to prevent and face disaster…

Tokyo - a city prone to large-scale disasters - - keeps building parks that are incognito survival bunkers. ESAN ns These refuge parks (which can acco
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All Tesla cars located in disaster zones will automatically have their battery capacity extended and can be supercharged for free. The free extension
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Arlines such as Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines, run a special program called Doctor on Board that provides medical attention for their pass
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In the US, all states are required to include animals in their disaster relief program. Prepare ahead of time by contacting your local animal control
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South Korea replaced their guardrails with rolling barriers to protect the lives of motorists during car accidents. When a car suddenly goes off-road
Most busy streets in Japan have kobans, or police boxes, to help people who want to ask for directions, report missing items, or get help in an emerge
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Cars in Ireland will automatically notify authorities if they get into an accident. The system will send information regarding the exact location and
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