Judy
Disaster Survivor, Tōhoku earthquake
Tokyo, Japan, April 2011
What are my networks?
![An assortment of basic supplies are laid out on a table, such as articles of clothing, non-perishable food, a can opener, water, and flashlight](/sites/default/files/styles/630w/public/2017-11/open-uri20160823-3-18dqlgs.png?itok=EbZMGuTK)
“My online community was helpful, but having those people around you think about emergency preparation and supplies is also important. If and when a disaster happens, if we’re all somewhat prepared, we can support each other.”
![A tablet with a hand hovering over the home button has an array of icons displayed on the screen](/sites/default/files/styles/630w/public/2017-11/open-uri20160823-3-614fdi.png?itok=1OSRkODK)
“I was by myself and it was nice being on my phone and knowing that people were thinking of me, and I could communicate. If I didn’t have all those emails going back and forth, I would have felt really isolated.”