Major floods are becoming a frequent occurrence across the globe. Even in Japan, floods and landslides occur across the country. Accurate information is essential to ensure that people take appropriate action to evacuate in an emergency. Various kinds of reliable information about disaster risk reduction can be obtained via the mass media and online, including the KIKIKURU real-time hazard map provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). You can also gain an understanding of the risks around you beforehand by viewing the hazard maps published by local governments. To ensure appropriate action, the most crucial thing is to make comprehensive use of the available information.