Occurrence of Storm and Flood

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Check Inside and Outside of the house

Preparation for Outside of the House

Preparation for Inside of the House

Lock the Window Blinds and Screen Doors

Fill up the BathSeal the widows and surrounds with curing/duck tapes
is they don’ t get blown away by wind.

Fill up the bath with full of water.
This can be used for toilets,
washing hands while water supply is cut off.

Clean Gutters/Drains
Blockage caused by rubbish will trigger flooding.
Sandbags are also effective for potential flooding area.

Put Personal Belongings Inside

Put Anti-Scattering Film on Windows
This will prevent injuries caused by scattered glasses.
Close the curtain and pull down the blinds too.

Put laundry pole, plants or any objects inside
so they don’ t get blown away.

Fill up the Gas
By doing this, you can warm yourself
or charge your smartphone.

Contacts of Family Members /Evacuation Procedure
Make sure you can contact with your family
while you are separated.

Fully Charge Smartphone & PC
Prepare for a power cut.
PC can be used for charging a smartphone.

Contacts (Phone number, Social Media etc)
Evacuation Area, Route to Evacuation Shelter
Evacuation area outside of your house (Office, School, etc)

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Check the Stocks for Emergency
Check the Inside of
Emergency Bag

Stocks at HomeIf you have to stay at home during the disaster,
stocks at home become critical.
Please check what you have now.

Choose what you need and put theminto the emergency bag but keep to the minimum necessary.

Emergency Bag

Food
Drinking Water

Nutrition Supplements

Drink

Snacks(Gummy Candy etc)

Clothing

Medicine

Staple Food (Rice, Noodles etc)

Canned Food (Fruits, Beans etc)

Food

Portable Radio

HelmetFirst Aid Box

Main Food (Boil in the Bag Food, Frozen Food)

Knife

Work Gloves

Moisturizing Sheet

Food not required to cook (Cheese etc)

Can Opener

Smartphone
Charger
Extra Battery
for Smartphone

Slippers

Portable Toilet

Seasonings (Salt, Pepper, Soy Sauce etc)

Batteries

Tissue Paper

Bin BagSnacks (Chocolate, Chips, etc)

Electric Torch

Disposable
Heating Pad

Pen and Pencil

CandleElectric Torch

Lighter

3L of water per day/person is ideal.

Daily Commodities
Living Water

Personal Medicines

Bin BagFirst Aid Box

Tissue paper

Portable Stove

LighterToilet paper

Battery

Wet Tissue

Electric Torch
Rubber Glove

Disposable Heating Pad
Cling Film

Necessaries
Passbook

Cash

Earplugs

Health Insurance Card

Signature Stamp

Towel

ID Cardk

Rope

Gender/Age related Items
Sanitary Products
Food for Infants

Make sure these stocks will last more than a week
for lengthening evacuation life.

Preventing
Coronavirus

Mask

Clinical Thermometer

Alcohol based sanitizer

Place the bag to obvious and easy to find area,such as entrance, bedroom or inside the car.

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Know the Latest Information

Use TV andSmartphone wisely
During the disaster,
situation changes minute by minute.
Always know the latest
and be prepared at all time.

Apps

Social Media AccountInstall apps to know thelatest information

NHK

WORLD
JAPAN

General News

Know the rain situation and its forecast
JMA Real-time Risk Map

Search・JAM press conference is the sign ofdanger, be alert
・Latest information is on NHK

NHK WOLRD-JAPANTOKYO TOKYO BOSAIBOSAI Evacuation Info

Know the Dangerous Area

Follow your local
account to gain
necessary information

TV

Know the Rain Forecast
JMA Analysis and Forecastof Precipitation

Search

NHK

WORLD
News

Munici-pality

NHK WORLD News

@NHKWORLD̲News

Prefecture, Town orLocal Area AccountCheck Traffic Info
Check the cancelation/suspension of trains and planes.
Make sure to schedule a safe journey.
Check the special website
for the latest traffic info.

How to Read Typhoon Information
I didn’t know!
Thought circle
is the size oftyphoonand lines areindicationof a route!

70% proba-bility circle ofcenter posi-tion forecast
for typhoon

Lines simply
connecting
the center ofthe circle.
Higherprobability
if the circle issmaller

Do youknow how
to readTyphoonInfo?

Not a sizeof Typhoon
Probability Circle
JMA Tropical Cyclone Info

Check the real-time risk map forlandslide, inundation, and flood.

Forecasts of hourly precipitation fornext 15 hours.

SearchSource: EMINBO

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency

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Think Appropriate Evacuation for You

It is vital to evacuate to protect your life before the situation gets worse. On the other hand,there is a risk of getting coronavirus infection.
Know the disaster risk around your local area and prepare what’s right for you.

Check around Your Family and Yourself

Anyone could be the victim of heavy rain or typhoon. In order to make a right decision, know what is important for you.

When To Evacuate
Know when your area
will be hit by heavy rain
or whether disaster ishappening nearby.

In 3 days

Know the Risky Areaaround Your House
Check the hazard map
to know where will be
dangerous(e.g. irrigation canal)

Housing Type

Emergency Stock Status

Know whether you can escape
to upper floor. Power cut can prevent you
from escaping if you live in a high-rise condominium.

Do you have enough stockof emergency food?

Body Condition of You andPeople who you Live With

Psychological Status

Are you with an infants, a pregnant mother,an elderly or people with special need?
Know where will be the safest for them.

Lifeline Status

High risk of ﬂooding

Pet
Does an evacuation shelter accept pets?

Can you use water, gas and electricity
when you have to stay at home?

Check the Hazard Map for Potential Flood DisasterHigh risk of landslide

Are you anxious about being alone?
Would you prefer to stay with relatives or friends?

Carefully check the hazardous area for flooding
around your area. There are many types of disastersuch as flooding, landslide or Tsunami. Hazard map
indicates where it could be dangerous.
SearchAddress Flood Disaster Hazard Map

hazard map is the map that indicates risky areas with colors.

Source: Government Website

Decide Where To Evacuate
To avoid 3Cs (Closed, Crowded,
Close-Setting), consider where to evacuate.
Evacuation Shelter designated by local
Stay at Home (At Home Evacuation)
Relatives or Friend’s House
Hotels/Inns

Be Aware of SevereCoronavirus Infection
Elderlies or people with
underlying disease have higher
possibility of getting
severe damage by coronavirus.
Check how crowded theevacuation shelter is.

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DO NOT go anywhere near the dangerous areas

Heavy Rain

Storm / Gale

Do not go anywhere near the areas shown below during heavy rain.

OutsideRiver

Irrigation Canal

High risk of falling into the river

You may fall into an irrigation canalas it is hard to notice

Underground Facility

Under Pass

Cliff

Sea

There are many scatters caused

Storm surge or high wave may attackby the strong wind. Do not go outside

you during a typhoon. Evacuate to safe

unless it is absolute must.

area where there is enough height.

The Indication of Strong Wind

There is a danger of flooding

Vehicles could get stuck
because of flooding

Be Cautious of Infection

Flooded water may cause infection.
Avoid as much as possible.

There is a danger of landslide

Let’s Communicate

Unable to Walk

DO NOT allow people to go outside
to check crops or irrigation canal.

AverageWind

Speed in
Seconds（m/s）

Speed

20 m

Speed in
Kilometers（km/h）

70 km

Overturning Truck

Collapsing House

30 m

40 m

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Gain Information to make a Right Decision
Decision making
for Evacuation

Use TV and Smartphone wisely
D u r in g th e d isa s t e r, s i t u a t i o n c h a n g e s

to protect your life.

Warning Level

Install apps to know thelatest information

NHK

WORLD
JAPAN

NHK WOLRD-JAPAN

General NewsTOKYO TOKYO BOSAIBOSAI Evacuation Info

Social Media AccountWarning Level

Follow your local account toWarning Level

gain necessary information
NHK

WORLD
News

Munici-pality

Warning Level

NHK WORLD News

@NHKWORLD̲News・JAM press conference is the signof danger, be alert
・Latest information is on NHK

Info of Disaster Occurrence

Evacuation Alert / Direction(Urgent)

Everyone to Evacuate
Elderlies / Distillaties / infants

Prepare Evacuation/Disasterand helper of those should evacuate

Vulnerable to Evacuate

Check the Evacuation Procedure

Flooding/Heavy Rain Alert

Be cautious of disasters

Possibility of AlertNight time is very dangerous as you can not see surrounding and your feet.
Evacuate as early as you can while you can see the daylight.

Prefecture, Town orLocal Area AccountKnow the rain situation and its forecast
Know the Dangerous Area

TV

Evacuation Info

Take the most appropriate action

Warning Levella t est an d b e p re p a re d a t a l l t i m e .

AppsAction to Take

Warning Levelm in u te b y m in u t e . A l w a ys k n o w t h e

The situation is very dangerous whenthe evacuation alert goes oﬀ. Always
check the latest information.

JMA Real-time Risk Map

Check Traﬃc Info

SearchKnow the Rain Forecast
JMA Analysis and Forecastof Precipitation

SearchIf the traﬃc system if not
functioning then stay at safer areasuch as school or oﬃce.
Check the special website forthe latest traﬃc info.

Check the real-time risk map for landslide,inundation, and flood.

Forecasts of hourly precipitation for next 15 hours.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency

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Must Do Checklist before Evacuating

In order to avoid unnecessary panic, regularly check what is inside the emergency bag.

Know the procedure/necessaries of evacuation in order to prevent secondary disasters.

Check the Inside of Emergency Bag

Equipment for Evacuation

Choose what you need and put themThoroughly prepare to protect yourself

into the emergency bag but keep tofrom Coronavirus.

the minimum necessary.

Emergency Bag
Drink
Food
Knife

Can
OpenerBatteries

ElectricTorch
Pen andPencil

Earplugs(Gummy Candy etc)

Portable Radio

Smartphone Charger
Extra Battery
for Smartphone

Tissue Paper
Disposable
Heating Pad

Lighter

Towel
Rope

Necessaries
for Corona
Prevention

Turn of thecircuit breaker

Close thestopcock for gas

Wear a helmet
or a hat

SnacksCandleCheck the House
before you Evacuate

Clothing

Medicine

HelmetFirst Aid Box

Work
GlovesSlippers
Bin Bag

Health Insu
-rance Card

ID CardClinical
Mask
Thermometer
Alcohol based
sanitizer

Long sleeveshirt & trousers

Moisturizing
Sheet
Portable
ToiletPrevent Secondary DisasterGlovesNecessaries
PassbookWeara maskThere is a risk of ﬁre when gas
and/or electricity are turned on again.

Cash

Signature
Stamp

Rubber Boots

Prevent this risk with a little eﬀort.

Adjust what you wear
depending on temperature
Prepare Alcohol based sanitizer
and clean your hands regularly

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What to care when you are Evacuating

Evacuating in the Rain
While you are evacuating, be aware of lateral grooveor opened up manhole as you may fall into them.
Check the ground with

Be with someone

an umbrella or a stickas much as you can

When it is hard to go to
an Evacuation Shelter
Stay away from the river and cliﬀ as much as possible
and evacuate to tough and tall buildings.

Evacuate during daytime

Reinforced concretebuilding is ideal
Stay at 2nd ﬂoor
and above

Walkable Depth
Walkable depth of water is below knee high.
If the depth goes beyond 50cm,
you legs may get caught by the water.

Travel by Car is Dangerous
Do not evacuate with a car.

Stay at school or oﬃce to ensure safety.
・Evacuate as soon as car is ﬂooded.

・car engine could stop when the depth ofwater reaches to 30cm or over.

・Doors could get locked and carried away
if you donʼ t escape early.

When outside is already Flooding
You cannot open the door
if the water level reaches over 50cm.
Evacuate before this happens.

Vertical Evacuation is the last choice.
You may survive if you are in an upper
room which is opposite side of cliﬀ.

Contact police, ﬁre department or local government
for rescue if you cannot evacuate.
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Evacuation
Shelter
Precaution Points for Eating / Washing Room
Check around Your Family and Yourself

At the evacuation shelter, there is a risk of getting infections including coronavirus as you are sharing a space with many others.

Use Your Own Dish
Sharing dishes with others is a huge risk.
Have your own dish and eat separately.

Use Your Own cup
Sharing cups with others is also a risk.
If you have to share a cup, thoroughly wash itwith washing liquid.

Use Your Own Cutlery
You are likely to get infected if you sharecutlery with others. Using disposal cutlery ishighly recommended.

My CupMind the Distancewhen Brushing Your Teeth
When you firmly brush your teeth,
bubbles or saliva may spread around.
This increases the risk of infection.
Stay away from the others and brush slowly.

SocialDistant

Keep Your Towel Clean
The risk of getting infection via towel is high.
Use your own and wash it immediately tokeep it hygienic.

Disinfect Your
Smartphone/Tablet
You may get infected via smartphone as you
touch them frequently.Disinfect the device frequently,
especially when you are lending it to the others.

My Towel

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Evacuation
Shelter
Be Aware of Corona Infection but Move Your Body
Points to care while doing an outdoor exercise
Your body is not active while spending time at the evacuation shelter.
Try and do stretch, exercise or walking when you can.

Wear a Mask

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Wearing a mask is must if you are walking through the area withmany people. Take off your mask when you manage to distant yourself
from the crowd and make sure to rest while doing the exercise.

Keep Your Hands Clean
When you go in and out from the evacuation shelter,
the infection risk rises. Make sure you wash your hands
and do the alcohol disinfection when you return to your living space.

Avoide 3Cs

Closed Spaces
with bad ventilation

Crowded Places

that you can’ t distantfrom the others

Close-Contact Settings
to avoid conversations

Washing handswith soap and running water

Alchohol Disinfection

Dry your hands thoroughly after washing.

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Evacuation
Shelter
Make a Comfortable Space in the Evacuation Shelter
To prevent infection, cleanup your surroundings to keep it tidy and hygienic.
Secure a private space for you / small group
To avoid 3Cs (Closed Space/Crowded Place/Close-Contact Settings),
secure a private space if possible. Minimize the number of people
if you have to share the space.

Prepare for Heat&Cold
To prevent infection, evacuation shelters tend to open itsPrepareindoor and outdoor footwear doors/windows for ventilation.
So for winter, prepare a down jacket, a glove, a pair of thick socks,
a blanket to keep yourself warm. For summer, there is also a risk of heatstroke.
Bring a mobile fan or any other cooling devices/clothing to cool down your body.

Seasonal Clothing is Vital

Wear Indoor Shoes
The floor of evacuation shelter is covered by dust
as many are walking around.
It is said to be the hotbed for virus and bacteria.
Wear slippers so you don’t directly touch the groundwith your feet.

Thorough Cleaning
Clean your personal spacewith antiseptic solution
once a day. In orderto minimize the spread of virus,
wipe from cleaner area
to dirty area.

Bugs Prevention for Summer
Summer is also the season for bugs and they tend
to come into the evacuation shelters.
Prepare a mosquito coil or an anti-insects spray
and an antipruritic to protect yourself.

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Evacuation
Shelter
Precaution Points for Sleeping in a Vehicle
Prepare for Heat&Cold

Try to create a comfortable space when you need to sleep in a vehicle.
Also, try and do the exercise during the day time,

Preventing Economy Class Syndrome

Heatstroke Prevention

Deep vein thrombosis may occur when you spend long time in a vehicle.
Move your leg, do massage or rise your leg to the chest hight.
These will circulate the blood around your body.
① Close the toes

② Open the toes

Vehicles tend to heat up rapidly during summer.
To prevent yourself from heatstroke,ventilate air and drink water frequently.
Make sure keep your body cool as well.

③ Move legs

Water (oral rehydration solution)

up and downwith toes

Salt Tablets
Jelly (Emergency food for hydration)
Hat, UV protection clothing etc④ Lift up the feet

⑤ Relax andmove the ankle
by holding
a knee⑥ Massage

calf lightly

Source: MHLW

*Cold air comes in during winter.
Make sure you are prepared for cold weather.

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