Disaster Prevention
Being Prepared for an Earthquak
Japan has frequent earthquakes, sometimes major ones. While a major
earthquake has not occurred in Tokyo for many years, it is important
to be as prepared as possible. Please pay special attention to the
following advice:
(1) Discuss an emergency evacuation route and place to go, as well
as a way to contact family members.
(2) Keep emergency items always ready, such as food, water, valuables
and medicine.
(3) Secure large furniture which might fall easily, such as a chest
of drawers and kitchen cabinets.
During an Earthquake
When an earthquake occurs, the most important thing is not to panic.
Obtain accurate information and react to the situation calmly.
When at Home
(1) Extinguish all fire sources. Fire is the worst danger of an
earthquake.
(2) Get under something sturdy, such as a table. Watch out for falling
objects.
(3) Keep the door open to ensure a way out (a warped door could
trap you inside).
(4) Do not rush outside as signboards, glass, etc. might fall on
you.
When Away from Home
(1) Pay attention to falling objects such as signboards and glass.
(2) Keep away from vending machines and fence walls as they might
also fall.
(3) Do not use elevators, they will probably stop and you will be
trapped inside.
(4) On the train or in a theater, follow the instructions of officials.
Never panic.
(5) Do not try to evacuate by car. While driving, stop your car
on the shoulder of the road and leave your car with the ignition
key in place.
Chiyoda City is designated as a "remaining-in-the-district
area"
Tokyo Metropolitan government's investigation identifies Chiyoda
City as a "remaining-in-the-district area"that poses less
risk of a large-scale fire,the evacuation to the designated evacuation
site in the district is ascertained to assure safety.Therefore,the
evacuation to the outside shelter is no longer necessary.
Everywhere in Chiyoda City is a "SHELTERS IN THE CITY"
"Shelters in the City" refers to areas where buildings
are made of noncombustible materials, and thus have little threat
of fire spreading.
If an earthquake strikes, do not start to evacuate immediately,
but remain in your home and get a firm grasp of the situation first.
If you feel the place you are is unsafe, leave for an evacuation
site.
Evacuation sites are facilities that protect victims of disasters
if they can no longer live in their home because it has collapsed,
has been destroyed by fire, or because the place has become unsafe.
When a disaster strikes, evacuation sites only open when it becomes
necessary. |
