“A war that is foretold should not kill a wise lame man” – African Proverb.
One of the biggest acts of love is lovingly warning people we love about the danger ahead. We can save lives if we help people know the consequence of their lifestyles or the certainty of doom in the direction they are headed. How can you be more useful to your friends and family in helping them see danger ahead and avert it?
Japan is a case study in warning and preparation. It is a country that is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, typhoons, and tsunamis. Tsunamis are particularly dangerous in Japan, as the country sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is a horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanic activity are common.
Due to Japan’s susceptibility to tsunamis, the government and media regularly issue tsunami warnings to the public. These warnings are communicated through a range of channels, including television, radio, and mobile phone alerts. The government also maintains a network of tsunami detection buoys in the ocean, which can detect changes in water levels that may indicate the onset of a tsunami.
In addition to the warning systems, Japan has implemented a range of measures to mitigate the impact of tsunamis. For example, coastal communities have built sea walls and other protective structures to reduce the impact of waves, while schools and other public buildings are often built on higher ground to protect against flooding.
Despite these precautions, Japan has experienced several devastating tsunamis in recent history, including the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which resulted in the loss of over 15,000 lives and caused extensive damage to the country’s infrastructure.
Many times people don’t heed warnings. If we warn people and they don’t listen, we are guiltless. If we don’t warn people and they are doomed. A preacher once said that if believers truly believe that heaven and hell are real, they would be able to crawl on their knees on broken glass just to warn one person about the future.
Think about it, who do you need to warn? A stitch in time saves nine!
Kind Regards,
Adeolu Akinyemi.
