6th Exchange | Disaster Preparedness - 日本養成カレッジ

Meetup #6 | Recap

Disaster Preparedness

What to do during and after a disaster, and how to prepare

On this page, you can review what we learned at the meetup anytime. Disasters are common in Japan, so it is important to be prepared. Please share this page with your family and friends so you can be ready for an emergency.

Illustration of a house during a typhoon

What You Can Learn

01 Disasters in Japan What types of disasters occur? 02 What to Do During a Disaster Emergency information & 3 scenarios 03 What to Do After a Disaster Where to stay & evacuation shelters 04 Preparing for Disasters Disaster preparedness checklist 05 Check with a Quiz Review what you learned

STEP 1

Disasters in Japan

Earthquake

Tsunami

Typhoon

Heavy Rain / Flooding

Landslide

Volcanic Eruption

The chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Kanto region within the next 30 years is...

70%

STEP 2

What to Do During a Disaster

① What should you do when you receive a disaster alert?

Earthquake Early Warning

Warns you that strong shaking is coming → Protect yourself first

Tsunami Warning

Warns you of a possible tsunami → Move away from the sea and go to higher ground

Alert Level 4 Evacuation Order

Warns you that the risk of disaster is high → Evacuate from dangerous areas

Alert Levels for Heavy Rain

Level 1 Check the weather information

Level 2 Check where to evacuate

Level 3 People who need more time to evacuate, such as older people, should evacuate

Level 4 Everyone in a dangerous area should evacuate

Level 5 Your life is in danger! Move to a safe place immediately

Don't wait for Level 5!

If you are in a dangerous area, evacuate by Level 3 or 4.

② How should you act in different places and disasters?

Case ① Outside × Earthquake Case ② Home × Heavy Rain Case ③ Near the Sea × Earthquake

1 Protect yourself first

Protecting yourself under a desk and covering your head

Get under a desk, protect your head with a bag, and stay away from falling objects

2 Check your surroundings

Open the door in case it gets stuck, and do not use elevators

3 Check reliable information

Check reliable information on TV, radio, or your smartphone and decide what to do next

1 Check information and risks

Checking heavy rain information on TV and a smartphone

Check the risks in your area using TV, your smartphone, or a hazard map

2 Choose a safe place

Your home is unsafe → Move to a safe place early

Your home is safe → Stay inside if it is safer

Going outside is dangerous → Move to a higher floor

1 Protect yourself

Indoors: Protect your head / Outdoors: Protect yourself from falling objects

2 Move away from the sea as soon as the shaking stops

If you feel strong shaking, there may be a risk of a tsunami

3 Evacuate to higher ground

Act quickly. Look for signs showing a "Tsunami Evacuation Area"

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Check the risk, what to do, and information, and take the right action for the situation!

STEP 3

What to Do After a Disaster

What We Discussed in the Group It is the day after a major earthquake. You are at home. How will you spend the day?

・You are not injured ・Trains are not running ・Your home is still safe to live in ・Your phone battery is at 30% ・Electricity and water are not available ・A nearby evacuation shelter is open

Choose Where to Stay

There is no single correct answer.

A Stay at Home ✓ Your home and the surrounding area are safe

Sheltering at Home: Staying at home instead of going to an evacuation shelter. Think about how many days you can manage with the water, food, and electricity you have.

B Stay at an Evacuation Shelter ✓ It is difficult to stay at home

Evacuation shelters are shared spaces for everyone.

C Stay with Family or Friends ✓ You can travel there safely and have a safe place to stay

Designated Emergency Evacuation Area

A place to escape to immediately to protect your life from a disaster

Designated Evacuation Shelter

A place to stay temporarily after a disaster

How Can You Find Your Evacuation Shelter?

Checking a municipal website on a computer

1 Check your local city or ward website

2 Check the Hazard Map Portal View Website ↗

※ Evacuation locations may differ depending on the type of disaster. The same school or facility may serve as both an emergency evacuation area and an evacuation shelter.