WHAT SHOULD I DO IF AN EARTHQUAKE OCCURS?

Running outside is potentially dangerous, because roof tiles and glass may fall on you... Earthquakes can warp buildings, especially apartment buildings, making it impossible to open

To defend your family and the town from the

disasters such as the tidal wave, earthquakes, and

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Protect your head with a helmet or cushion, and hide in a safe place, such as under a table Running

outside is potentially dangerous, because roof tiles and glass may fall on you

Protect yourself.

Caution !!! If you are cooking, oil or

boiling water may spill during the

quake Under such circumstances, you should immediately distance yourself from the oil or water and extinguish the flames after the quake stops.

Major aftershocks can come after the smallest

earthquakes Calmly extinguish any nearby flames.

Extinguish flames.

Earthquakes can warp buildings, especially apartment buildings,

making it impossible to open

doors and escape Open doors

and windows to secure an escape route and prevent yourself from

becoming trapped

Open your door

and secure an escape route.

You may injure your feet on

broken glass and other objects Prepare a flashlight and slippers near your bed so you will be

able to move safely.

Be careful of broken glass.

Never return

to your house.

Once you have evacuated, never return to the house to get money

or possessions You may become trapped under debris or caught in

a fire Try to avoid entering your house until safety is confirmed

Walk to your refuge area.

Many emergency vehicles, such as fire engines and ambulances, will

be using roads during disasters

Obstructing emergency vehicles

immediately increases the damage caused by a disaster Never use

cars during an earthquake

Avoid phone calls

after a

disaster

Phone line usage jumps up during disasters because of people trying to confirm the

safety of themselves or others This can

obstruct emergency phone calls, such as

110, 119, and utility information.

Please avoid unnecessary phone calls

When you want to confirm the safety of a

person, try to use the NTT Disaster

Telephone Message Service (171) or make conversations as short as possible

Calmly obtain accurate information.

False rumors and

information can spread

during disasters, leading

to further confusion Obtain

accurate information from

the TV or radio and don’t get

tricked by misinformation

When walking outside

Take caution against falling objects, such

as signs and broken windows Tools and construction materials can fall down at a construction site Protect your head with your bag or coat and keep at a distance from tall buildings.

Stone walls and pillars can also fall down and are potentially dangerous

When driving a car

Firmly hold the steering wheel,

gradually reduce speed, park your car

on the left side of the road, and stop the engine Listen to information on the

radio and find out what is happening If you need to evacuate, leave your keys, keep the doors unlocked, and walk

away with your car documents and

valuables.

When underground or in a subway

The shaking you feel when you are

underground is about half of what

you would experience over ground

Additionally, underground areas

have strong structures and are

safer than high-rise buildings

Calmly evacuate, following

instructions from shop clerks and

subway staff

When in high-rise buildings

Elevators with earthquake sensors will

stop at the nearest floor Immediately

leave the elevator If you get stuck in the

elevator, use the intercom to contact

someone outside and wait for rescue.

When you evacuate from buildings,

never use elevators, listen to

announcements, and use the stairs to

leave the building

When near the ocean

Head for higher ground and

carefully listen to tsunami

information Do not go near

the ocean until tsunami

warnings have been cleared

Don’t even think about going

to watch tsunamis!