Disaster Prevention

Build safer, more resilient communities

with the weather intelligence you need

to protect residents when it matters most.

Build safer, more resilient communities with the weather intelligence

you need to protect residents when it matters most.

Disaster Prevention challenges
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Struggling with Evacuation Timing Decisions?

Getting evacuation timing right is critical: too early and you put vulnerable residents at unnecessary risk, too late and you put everyone in danger. You need precise weather intelligence to make confident decisions about when to evacuate and where to open shelters.

Available solutions

Weathernews Evacuation Decision Support

Get the precise weather data you need to make confident evacuation decisions that keep residents safe.

Key Benefits

Pinpoint rainfall data shows you exactly where danger is heading

Our 1km precision rainfall forecasting shows you exactly which neighborhoods face the highest risk and when conditions will peak. Time your evacuation orders perfectly and deploy shelter resources exactly where they're needed most.

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Evacuation timing concerns
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Don't Know Where to Deploy Your Emergency Team?

Flash floods and severe storms can overwhelm your community in minutes, causing river overflow, road flooding, and widespread damage. With Lightning and Flash Storm Protection, you can see exactly when and where severe weather will hit hardest, so you can position your team for maximum impact.

Available solutions

Weathernews Emergency Response Planning

Ultra-precise forecasting shows you exactly where to deploy resources before severe weather hits.

Key Benefits

Japan's most accurate storm tracking puts you ahead of severe weather

Our advanced forecasting suite includes hourly rainfall predictions, storm band tracking, and typhoon path modeling, all updated continuously. Get instant smartphone alerts the moment dangerous conditions develop, with time to position your emergency response team strategically before the storm arrives.

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Emergency response planning concerns
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Can't Reach Residents When Disaster Strikes?

Municipal resources are limited, so residents need to make smart safety decisions on their own. But how do you reach everyone (locals, visitors, and temporary residents) with critical emergency information when they need it most?

Available solutions

Weathernews Community Communication Solutions

Build trust with daily weather services, then deliver emergency alerts directly to residents' smartphones when disaster strikes.

Key Benefits

Turn everyday weather into your emergency communication lifeline

The Weathernews app builds trust with residents through helpful daily features like laundry weather and commute forecasts. When emergencies hit, this trusted platform becomes your direct line to everyone in your community, including visitors and temporary residents who might not get traditional emergency alerts.

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Community communication concerns
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Worried About Heat-Related Deaths in Your Community?

Extreme summer heat puts your most vulnerable residents at serious risk of heat stroke and death, especially young children and isolated elderly individuals. You need to monitor dangerous heat conditions across your entire community and take proactive action to protect high-risk areas before tragedy strikes.

Available solutions

Weathernews Community Heat Safety Solutions

Monitor heat stroke risks across your entire community and get early warnings to protect vulnerable residents.

Key Benefits

Community-wide heat monitoring with instant alerts for dangerous conditions

Weathernews for business shows you heat stroke risk levels across your entire community with easy-to-read color coding so you can spot dangerous areas instantly. For outdoor events and facilities, our 'Soratena Pro' weather stations provide real-time temperature and heat index monitoring. When heat reaches dangerous levels, your emergency team gets immediate smartphone alerts so you can take protective action before residents are at risk.

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Soratena Pro®︎

Community heat safety concerns
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