noun
disaster preparedness; disaster prevention
Refers to measures and efforts to prevent or mitigate damage from natural disasters. Commonly used in compound terms like 防災訓練 (disaster drill) and 防災グッズ (emergency supplies).
地域の防災訓練に参加した。
I participated in the local disaster preparedness drill.
防災グッズをリュックにまとめておく。
I keep emergency supplies packed in a backpack.