The big earthquake everyone was afraid to hit the archipelago at a level beyond comprehension. The massive earthquake that occurred March 11 in north-east of the country leaves behind hundreds of dead and missing. With a magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale, the earthquake is the strongest ever recorded in this country yet accustomed to earthquakes.
Many buildings have collapsed in the prefectures of Fukushima and Miyagi of Iwae located near the epicenter and the Pacific Coast was hit by a massive tsunami. Part of the nuclear facilities have been put on high alert and transportation around Tokyo have been paralyzed. Above all we must do everything possible to help the affected areas, providing essential support to the evacuees, taking care of the wounded and searching for the missing.
It is difficult to estimate the number of people who were swept away by the tsunami or are trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. It must also prevent further disasters. The risks are great and the aftershocks will continue in the coming weeks. It is therefore appropriate to recall the prohibition of approaching half-collapsed buildings and objects dangerous to not to increase the count of victims.
After discontinuation of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the government first declared an emergency and requested the evacuation of residents living near the facility. The risk of radioactive leaks worry now the locals. We must therefore inform clearly and protect it. The government has set up a crisis unit headed by Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
He has pledged to "use all means to ensure personal safety and minimize damage." For its part, the opposition announced a "political truce" and its intention to participate in efforts related to emergencies. The earthquake also caused confusion in the economic including the temporary suspension of ATMs, the significant decline in the yen on foreign exchange markets and the Stock Exchange.
To avoid any concern that has no place at this level, the government and the Bank of Japan must act accordingly. In this part of Japan which takes place on average every 37 years a major earthquake, experts had warned that "an earthquake of magnitude 7 would not be surprising." The earthquake of March 11 has occurred in this region is exposed to this kind of disaster and its intensity was 8.8 at the height of the experts predict.
However, in view of the damage, we can say that we were not prepared for a disaster of this magnitude. We must think about putting in place the means to rescue and an information system that allows you to quickly enter into relationship with the victims. We've found that the tsunami has cut most communication channels, facilitating the isolation.
Moreover, the earthquake caused a fire in an industrial center in Chiba, yet is a long distance from the epicenter, and stopping elevators in Tokyo. The quake has spread so slowly, favoring big shock especially in large buildings. So do not delay in implementing a prevention policy vis-à-vis these jerks delayed.
It should also carefully examine the cracks and other damage invisible to the naked eye. They say it will not be surprising that a major earthquake takes place in Suruga Bay. It is also anticipated that there is one off the coast of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula in the years 2030-2040. We feared it was then a giant earthquake of magnitude 9.
Besides the physical destruction, a giant tsunami would have fatal consequences for millions of people. Should be revised as soon as possible our prevention policy to address this type of earthquake. About 10 million homes and approximately 80,000 individual schools or hospitals do not meet the new earthquake standards set in 1981.
It is therefore necessary to upgrade. We must reassess our preparedness against tsunamis. The unprecedented earthquake that just took place has hit urban areas born with the country's modernization. It requires that we implement a policy worthy of the name in the prevention and seismic that we focus all our efforts to assist victims. 
Many buildings have collapsed in the prefectures of Fukushima and Miyagi of Iwae located near the epicenter and the Pacific Coast was hit by a massive tsunami. Part of the nuclear facilities have been put on high alert and transportation around Tokyo have been paralyzed. Above all we must do everything possible to help the affected areas, providing essential support to the evacuees, taking care of the wounded and searching for the missing.
It is difficult to estimate the number of people who were swept away by the tsunami or are trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. It must also prevent further disasters. The risks are great and the aftershocks will continue in the coming weeks. It is therefore appropriate to recall the prohibition of approaching half-collapsed buildings and objects dangerous to not to increase the count of victims.
After discontinuation of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the government first declared an emergency and requested the evacuation of residents living near the facility. The risk of radioactive leaks worry now the locals. We must therefore inform clearly and protect it. The government has set up a crisis unit headed by Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
He has pledged to "use all means to ensure personal safety and minimize damage." For its part, the opposition announced a "political truce" and its intention to participate in efforts related to emergencies. The earthquake also caused confusion in the economic including the temporary suspension of ATMs, the significant decline in the yen on foreign exchange markets and the Stock Exchange.
To avoid any concern that has no place at this level, the government and the Bank of Japan must act accordingly. In this part of Japan which takes place on average every 37 years a major earthquake, experts had warned that "an earthquake of magnitude 7 would not be surprising." The earthquake of March 11 has occurred in this region is exposed to this kind of disaster and its intensity was 8.8 at the height of the experts predict.
However, in view of the damage, we can say that we were not prepared for a disaster of this magnitude. We must think about putting in place the means to rescue and an information system that allows you to quickly enter into relationship with the victims. We've found that the tsunami has cut most communication channels, facilitating the isolation.
Moreover, the earthquake caused a fire in an industrial center in Chiba, yet is a long distance from the epicenter, and stopping elevators in Tokyo. The quake has spread so slowly, favoring big shock especially in large buildings. So do not delay in implementing a prevention policy vis-à-vis these jerks delayed.
It should also carefully examine the cracks and other damage invisible to the naked eye. They say it will not be surprising that a major earthquake takes place in Suruga Bay. It is also anticipated that there is one off the coast of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula in the years 2030-2040. We feared it was then a giant earthquake of magnitude 9.
Besides the physical destruction, a giant tsunami would have fatal consequences for millions of people. Should be revised as soon as possible our prevention policy to address this type of earthquake. About 10 million homes and approximately 80,000 individual schools or hospitals do not meet the new earthquake standards set in 1981.
It is therefore necessary to upgrade. We must reassess our preparedness against tsunamis. The unprecedented earthquake that just took place has hit urban areas born with the country's modernization. It requires that we implement a policy worthy of the name in the prevention and seismic that we focus all our efforts to assist victims.
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