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Disaster Prevention and Emergency Procedures Guide for Non-Japanese Residents
Disaster Prevention and Emergency Procedures Guide for Non-Japanese Residents
Earthquakes
|【1】In the event of an earthquake|【2】In the event of an earthquake|【3】In the event of an earthquake|
【1】In the event of an earthquake
[Earthquake]
[Aftershocks]
- The ground shakes considerably.
- Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
- It is important to be prepared against disasters on a daily basis since earthquakes can occur anytime.
- Tsunami waves are likely to occur in the areas located near the sea.
- The seismic intensity (shindo) indicates the intensity of an earthquake on a scale of 10.
Seismic Intensity |
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People do not feel any tremors. |
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Some people may feel the tremors. |
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Many people can feel the tremors. |
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Most people can feel the tremors. |
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Tremors are strong enough to surprise you. Hanging ceiling lights may sway considerably. Tableware in the cupboard may rattle. |
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Many people may feel scared and may try to hold on to something close by. Window glass may fall out and break. Unstable things may fall. |
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People may not be able to walk without holding onto something. Tableware, books may fall down from the shelf. Structures such as weak block walls may collapse. |
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It may become impossible to stand. Window glass from buildings may break and fall down. Weak wooden houses may get destroyed. |
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People may not be able to move unless they crawl. Tiles and window glass break and fall off many buildings. It may cause cracks in the ground or landslide. |
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Iron reinforced concrete buildings with low earthquake resistance may collapse. Large fissures and landslides may occur. |
- After the first main earthquake, tremors are felt many times afterwards, which are called Aftershocks.
- It is possible that an aftershock with the same intensity as the main earthquake may occur.
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【2】Disaster Preparedness on a Daily Basis
(1) It is important to keep those items ready that you would need
to carry with you while evacuating.
and the evacuation route
to carry with you while evacuating.
- Precious Items
- Cash, Savings Passbook, Personal Seal,Driving License, Insurance Card, etc.Alien Registration Card, Passport, Pension Book, etc.
- Emergency Food Provisions(3 Day supply)
- Hardtack (pilot bread)/Canned food & Nutritional supplement food, etc. Mineral water, flask Plastic or paper plates and cups Disposable chopsticks,can opener, corkscrew, etc.
- Portable Radio (Carry few extra cell batteries)
- Flashlight (Preferably 1 per person)
- Emergency Medicines/Household Medicines
- Other Household Goods
- Clothes such as Undergarments, coat,, socks, etc., gloves, towel, Tissues, Wet tissues, Rainware, Lighter, Plastic bag, Sanitary items, Paper diapers, etc.
and the evacuation route
- Find out about the nearest designated evacuation shelter (usually a school).
Find out about the route to the evacuation shelter.Some places may be unsafe, so the nearest route does not necessarily mean the best evacuation route.
- Take special care in securing the furniture in the bedroom.
- In the event of a disaster, it is important to cooperate with the local community.
- The data suggests that 80% the total number of disaster victims have been saved by the local people during disasters. If you cooperate with the people in the local community, damage can be reduced to a minimum.
- Disaster Prevention Section of your city or town hall, Fire Department, Police, Hospital, Hokuriku Electricity, Waterworks Bureau, Gas Company Embassy, Consulate
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【3】In the event of an earthquake
[Elapsed Time & Steps to be Taken]
[What to do in following situations?]
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2~5 Min. |
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5~10 Min. |
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10Min. ~12Hours |
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2~3 Days |
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[What to do in following situations?]
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