What should you do if you encounter an earthquake?

The violent shaking during an earthquake lasts for about 1 minute. Please hide under a sturdy table, table, etc. to protect your head.

When an earthquake occurs, turn off the fire source immediately! If a fire breaks out, put it out immediately!

Closing the fire source can prevent the disaster from expanding. You should make it a habit to turn off the fire source immediately even if there is a small earthquake.

Don’t run outside in a panic!

It is very dangerous to run outside in a hurry. Please carefully check the surrounding situation before acting calmly.

Open the door to secure the exit!

In apartments built of concrete, the door may tilt due to earthquake shaking and cannot be opened. Please open the door to secure the exit.

Protect your head when outdoors and avoid dangerous objects!

When encountering an earthquake outdoors, you should pay attention to the collapse of walls and the falling of window glass or signboards. You should take refuge in a safe building or a larger nearby place.

In department stores, theaters and other places, you should act calmly according to the instructions of the staff!

Park the car on the left and it is prohibited to drive in the controlled area!

Please act according to the information on your car radio.

Pay attention to landslides, cliff collapses and tsunamis!

When in dangerous areas such as landslides, cliff collapses, tsunamis, etc., you should evacuate immediately.

Please evacuate on foot and keep your belongings to a minimum!

Using cars will cause congestion and hinder fire-fighting, rescue and ambulance activities.

Don’t believe rumors, take action based on correct information!

When a disaster occurs, it is easy to be confused by rumors. Please act according to information released by reporting agencies, municipalities, fire departments, and police.

Homequake-proof Countermeasures

Please conduct a home safety inspection.

Carry out seismic inspections of buildings and reinforce them if necessary.

Pay attention to the management and storage of petroleum heaters and other fire appliances and dangerous goods.

It is best not to place furniture in bedrooms, baby rooms, and elderly rooms. (Ensure a safe space)

Secure furniture and do not pile objects on it. (Prevent falling)

Fix the furniture with L-shaped metal parts. (Preventing Collapse)

Note: Do not hide in the red icon location!

Be prepared to protect your life from usual times.

Drinking water (9 liters per person), food (9 meals per person, infants should prepare milk powder)

Emergency medical supplies (don’t forget to bring regular medicines)

Pocket radio, flashlight, dry batteries, cash and valuables

Underwear, towels, tissues, and other items needed according to your family’s situation.

Convene a monthly family disaster preparedness meeting.

Confirm the division of labor within the family and the contact method in case of disaster.

Confirm temporary gathering places, wide-area evacuation sites, and evacuation routes (please check with your municipality’s Disaster Prevention Division).

Learn first aid methods.

Establish a system of cooperation with neighbors from a normal time.

Discuss disaster prevention measures with nearby neighbors and establish a collaboration system.

Actively participate in citizen disaster prevention organizations.

Actively participate in disaster prevention training conducted by the metropolitan and ward municipalities.

■Confirmation of safety in the event of a disaster

During an earthquake, it is difficult to get through on the phone, so please remember how to confirm safety with your family.