The Japanese authorities urged their citizens to stock up on food for several days due to possible emergency situations: "Japan is preparing for the worst-case scenario in the first days after a major disaster. Amidst the threat of strong earthquakes and a possible eruption of Mount Fuji, Japanese authorities have issued an emergency appeal to the population. Citizens are advised to stock up on food and drinking water for at least three days, and if possible, for a week. It poses a risk of destruction of roads, cannot interfere with certain emergency services and cannot destroy the roads. Able to reach victims for several days."