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Have you taken safety measures at home?
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Take safety measures at home, such as arranging the furniture, fixing them in stable positions and preventing things from falling down.
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Are your emergency supplies ready?
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In preparation for evacuation, have your sneakers ready and place the following in a backpack: masks, gloves, underwear, household medicines, emergency food, water, cash, insurance cards, contact phone numbers, a copy of your ID card (such as passport and residence card), etc.
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Do you know where the nearest evacuation area (hinan-jo) is?
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Ask your neighbors or visit the city hall and check the hazard map in your area. It is important to remember the word “hinan-jo” or evacuation area, including its kanji character (避難所) ! Do not hesitate to go to the hinan-jo even if you do not understand the language.
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How is information disseminated in the event of a disaster?
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“Evacuation preparation” (hinan jyunbi), “evacuation advisory” (hinan kankoku) and “evacuation order” (hinan shiji) are disseminated through TV, radio, the internet, cellphones, announcements from public relation vehicles, disaster prevention radio communication, etc. Proceed to the evacuation area while carefully paying attention to the situation in your surroundings.
*Since telephone connection may become difficult when a disaster occurs, use the “Disaster Emergency Message Dial 171”(saigai-yo dengon dial 171), the “Disaster Emergency Message Board web 171” (saigai-yo dengon-ban web 171) and emails instead. Discuss ways for family members to contact each other and have more than one means of communication, in case others are not available (Twitter, LINE, Facebook, etc.). Download applications that are useful during earthquakes on your cellular phone.
*Since telephone connection may become difficult when a disaster occurs, use the “Disaster Emergency Message Dial 171”(saigai-yo dengon dial 171), the “Disaster Emergency Message Board web 171” (saigai-yo dengon-ban web 171) and emails instead. Discuss ways for family members to contact each other and have more than one means of communication, in case others are not available (Twitter, LINE, Facebook, etc.). Download applications that are useful during earthquakes on your cellular phone.
- Shiga Pref. Radio Station (MHz)： NHK Shiga 1st Broadcasting (945) e-radio (77.0) FM Hikone (78.2) FM Kusatsu (78.5) B-WAVE (79.1) Radio Sweet( 81.5)
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Evacuation of pets during disasters
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- Check with the city hall in advance for evacuation areas that allow pets, and secure a place to temporarily look after them beforehand. The pet owner is responsible for taking care of their pets in the evacuation area.
- Pets also panic during disasters. Have them microchipped and tagged to locate them in case they went astray.
- On a regular basis, have your pets get used to being inside a cage, discipline them so as not to make unnecessary noises and train them not to be scared of other people.
- If you left your pet at home or someplace else, consult with the city hall’s personnel in charge of this matter.
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Disaster Prevention Information
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Weather Information
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Fire
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If a fire has broken out, immediately call the fire station on the emergency number, 119. At the same time, you should try to put out the fire at an early stage using a fire bucket or a fire extinguisher, while calling for the help of your neighbors by shouting “Fire (KAJI-DA)!”
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Earthquake
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Japan is prone to earthquakes. You should always be prepared for a possible earthquake by following the instructions shown below.
- Obtain information on the location of the nearest emergency shelter from the local municipal office in advance.
- Designate a meeting place for family members in case of separation.
- Fix furniture with fittings to prevent them from falling down.
- Prepare an emergency kit and keep it in an easily accessible place.
- Turn off all cooking and heating appliances.
- Open doors or windows to secure an escape route.
- Get under a desk or table to protect yourself.
- Take refuge at the designated regional emergency shelter.
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Earthquake Countermeasures
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Please read the Earthquake Countermeasures Series Multilingual Reference Material “Do what you can to reduce personal risk!! ～and earthquake will not be so threatening～”