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Ibaraki Prefecture Launches Nuclear Disaster App
August 14, 2026
Ibaraki Prefecture has launched a smartphone app for nuclear disaster preparedness, effective from March 2024.
The app aims to quickly relay information during a nuclear disaster. Foreign residents in Ibaraki Prefecture can benefit from this by downloading the app to receive emergency evacuation info according to their area. Features include checking evacuation shelters, temporary gathering spots, and radiation monitoring. Note that emergency notifications cannot be turned off. Check the official site for further details.
Source
茨城県庁
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