Japanese Preparedness Likely Saved Thousands
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan on Friday was far larger than last year's earthquake in Haiti. Yet the final death toll will be far smaller. Money matters, but remaining vigilant about the possibility of quakes is also essential.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134468071/japanese-preparedness-likely-saved-thousands?ft=1&f=1004