Northeastern Japan, primarily the Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures

• On February 13, 2021, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake caused blackouts and water outages in some areas. The destruction hit many of the same areas devastated by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in 2011

• 11 publishers were injured

• Many brothers temporarily lost power or water

• 10 Kingdom Halls sustained minor damage

• 205 homes sustained minor damage

• 13 homes sustained heavy damage

• Circuit overseers and congregation elders in the affected areas are providing spiritual support to the publishers in accordance with COVID-19 safety protocols

• Local Design/Construction field representatives and Local Design/Construction volunteers are investigating the extent of the damage to each Kingdom Hall and home

We pray that Jehovah continues to strengthen those who were affected by this earthquake.—Philippians 4:13.