In the aftermath of torrential rains that ravaged parts of Shikoku, Japan, local emergency service, Shikoku IL, has expressed regret at their lack of preparedness. Many regions in Shikoku were severely affected by the heavy rainfall, leading to significant damages and disruptions. Shikoku IL, not having the sufficient resources to handle the scale of the disaster, has pledged to improve their disaster response capability moving forward.

Disaster management and preparation are taken very seriously in Japan due to its geographical position and susceptibility to natural disasters. The public expects swift and efficient responses from disaster relief services. In this instance, the perceived inadequacies of Shikoku IL's response has led to public concern and discussions around infrastructure improvements.

Much like in Japan, emergency preparedness is a topic of paramount importance in the US and EU, especially in regions prone to extreme weather events. In such areas, like in Japan, public scrutiny and criticism follow perceived shortcomings in disaster response.