Natural disaster Japan is one of the countries most affected by natural disasters. Typhoons and earthquakes cause a lot of damage to our land. For a natural disaster, you should stock your emergency supplies, such as water, food, medicines, hygiene items, or first-aid equipment. And it is also important to have an evacuation plan. You need to check about transportation, make arangements with family members or friends. In the event of a natural disaster, you have to pay attention to information from the government, weather services and news agencies via TV or the Internet.