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Disaster Mitigation Points for Foreigners
1Be aware of natural disasters in Japan
As a country, Japan is very prone to natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, heavy rain, etc.). Typhoons and heavy rain occur frequently between June and October. If a major disaster strikes, it can cause various damage which makes it impossible to continue with daily life.
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2Let's ready ourselves!
Prepare in advance to help minimize any damage.
How each of us can prepare
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Preventing furniture from overturning
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Preparing an emergency kit
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Stockpiling water and food
etc.
How the community can prepare
Community connections can be invaluable when natural disasters occur. Take part in disaster drills and volunteer in your local area.
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3Check disaster information
Multiple useful apps and websites exist to keep you informed about disasters. Make sure you register your smartphone or other device in advance.
http://www.bousai.go.jp/kokusai/web/img/02_bousai_guidebook_Web_EN.pdf
Note in particular that the incidence of typhoons can be forecast.
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Local authorities may have their own ways of communicating multilingual information. Please check in advance.
Regularly check the location of your local evacuation shelters.
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4Evacuate safely
If disaster strikes, people in endangered areas should evacuate to a safe place. Normally, the designated evacuation centres are public facilities such as primary and secondary schools.
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Check out the key evacuation pointers and the decision-making flow for evacuation in the event that the corona disaster does not subside.
http://www.bousai.go.jp/kokusai/evacuation_points/pdf/point_en.pdf
In the event of earthquakes or tsunamis
If you sense an earthquake near the coast, or if a tsunami warning is issued, evacuate immediately to higher ground.
In the event of heavy rain
Avoid rivers and cliffs.
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Smartphone apps for use in the event of disaster
Safety tips
A convenient app for obtaining information on disasters in Japan.
《iOS》
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safety-tips/id858357174
《Android》
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.rcsc.safetyTips.android&hl=en
Japan Official Travel App
A convenient app for tourism in Japan, useful in the event of disaster as well.
《iOS/Android》
https://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/chs/about.html
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
News from NHK, plus emergency information on earthquakes and tsunamis.
《iOS》
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nhk-world-tv/id350732480?mt=8
《Android》
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.or.nhk.nhkworld.tv&hl=en
Web sites for use in the event of disaster
Disaster Information from the Japan Meteorological Agency
https://www.data.jma.go.jp/multi/index.html?lang=en
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Released by: Cabinet Office
Supervision and cooperation: Ministry of Justice, Fire and Disaster
Management Agency, Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
*App and website information is current as of the end of March, 2021
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