Natural disasters that occur in Motomiya City

There are various types of natural disasters.Natural disasters can occur at any time.
Earthquakes and typhoons occur in particular in Motomiya City.

Earthquake

An earthquake is the shaking of the ground.
Japan is an earthquake-prone country.
Earthquakes can destroy homes and buildings and cause fires.

Typhoon

It causes heavy rain and strong winds.
Typhoons occur mostly from July to October.
Heavy rainfall can cause rivers to rise and overflow (floods) or mountains and cliffs to collapse (landslides).

Disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons may disturb daily life.

For example,

1. Cell phone connection may become unstable.
2. Electricity, gas, and water may be shut off.
3. Houses and roads are destroyed.
4. Trains and buses stop.
5. It becomes difficult to obtain foodstuff and commodities.

etc.