‘Preparedness crucial for disaster management’ Islamabad March 13, 2021 Islamabad : Pakistani ambassador to Japan Imtiaz Ahmad has declared preparedness crucial for the effective management of natural calamities. “Earthquakes are a common occurrence in Japan, so both the residents and authorities have prepared themselves for them in order to reduce their impact. Not only have the residents adequate knowledge but technologies and building codes are there as well to minimise the damage caused by them and ensure smooth relief and rehabilitation operations. We need to replicate the key lessons learned from the Japanese relief operations. In my opinion, preparedness for disasters is the key [to their effective management],” the envoy told an online session marking the 10th year of the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011.