On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.

On Jan. 17, 1995, the Great Hanshin Earthquake struck Kobe and surrounding areas. Gathering information about the disaster in Tokyo, I called police stations in Kobe and asked officers questions.

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