Glad you’re OK AIT! How to scoop the media!
......What I personally liked about the Japanese TV warning (for those of us down south in the Kanto region) was the calm, clear, precise and relaxed way the anchorpeople immediately went to their TV sets and went on live, maps, graphics, tickers but most of all, relaxed demeanor.
In the US, on CNN or FOX, or local affiliates, I can imagine some bubble headed blonde former cheerleader just out of J-school, freaking out and slobbering all over the text, making viewers even more stressed out. Maybe like that black, gay weatherman in LA some years ago who freaked out on live TV when an earthquake hit, almost screaming and crying.
....These TV reporters (certainly on NHK) have been WELL trained and well prepared. Tyey have my utmost of respect.
National security chief has gone into the Prime Minister's residence to set up emergency coordination team. All Cabinet ministers being mobilized and asked to give reports on areas affecting their ministries......bullet trains running at the time all immediately slowed down and came to complete stops...one guy is on a cell phone right now describing situation inside one of the bullet trains....