Earthquake: Japan

On March 11 2011 an 8.9 earthquake hit Japan which also caused a tsunami

%%Short term responses%%

• After the earthquake a $tsunami warning$ was issued and coastal areas were $evacuated$
• People living near the nuclear power plant were checked for signs of $radiation$
• $Temporary camps$ were set up for the $homeless$
• $Debris$ was cleaned up
• Other countries offered $emergency aid$

^^Long term responses^^

• Electricity and water supplies were restored
• Roads and airports were repaired
• Houses and other building were repaired or rebuilt