2011 Sendai Earthquake And Tsunami, Tōhoku Region, Pacific Ocean

Response
Government response
Prime Minister Naoto Kan announced the government has mobilized the Japanese Self-Defense Forces in various earthquake disaster zones. He asked the Japanese public to act calmly and tune into various media for updated information. He also reported numerous nuclear power plants have automatically shut down to prevent damage and radiation leaks. He also set up emergency headquarters in his office to coordinate the government's response.