Efforts are underway in Japan to raise public awareness about how to prevent problems involving pets at evacuation centers during natural disasters.
On Aug. 10, schoolchildren gathered for a lecture in Tokyo by a volunteer group named With, which teaches pet owners how to prepare for disasters.
Participants set up indoor tents to shield pets from view, reducing the risk of disturbing other evacuees.
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