The Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences carries
out Emergency Drills throughout the year.
In case a major earthquake occurs in the Tokai region in the near
future, it will be essential that more than 2000 students who aretaking classes in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building evacuate
quickly and safely to the outside.
In preparation for earthquakes and unforeseen disasters, theInstitute of Liberal Arts and Sciences wishes students and staff toremain calm and act appropriately in emergency situations and torespond safely and quickly during evacuation; with this aim in mind,
disaster preparedness, evacuation and guidance drills are carriedout in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building throughout the year.
We kindly ask for your understanding and continued cooperation inthe drills.
Director of the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Register your email address for emergency contact on
the Nagoya University Portal!
Nagoya University Safety Confirmation System
In times of disaster, inform the University of your safety information!
If a disaster occurs, you will receive an email at your registeredaddress. Follow the instructions to enter your safety status and senda reply.

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Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences Major Earthquake Response Manual(Liberal Arts and Sciences Building)《Nagoya University Emergency Earthquake Early Warning System》
When a magnitude 5 earthquake or above is predicted at the Higashiyama
Campus, a warning will be issued several seconds before violent tremors
occur.
Emergency Earthquake Early Warning
A message will be broadcast.
・Following the sound of the NHK chimes, you will hear the instruction"Mi no anzen wo kakuho shite kudasai (ensure your safety)".

When you hear an Emergency Earthquake Early Warning

There will not be much time before violent tremors begin. Stay awayfrom objects that could easily break or collapse, and seek adequate
shelter and protection with the minimum of fuss.
Extinguish Fires
Safe Position

Keep Exits Clear(Classroom) If desks and chairs are fixed to the floor,
remain in your seat and hold on to our desk.
If they are not fixed, protect your head.
(Stairs) Go to a landing and adopt a safe position.

No earthquake occurs

An earthquake occurs

There may be an occasion when noearthquake occurs even after awarning. Even when you suspect a
false alarm, please follow media
information, and remain vigilant
until a formal announcement ismade.

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Initial Response Manual for Earthquakes(Liberal Arts and Sciences Building)
When an earthquake occurs

1. Protect Yourself First!

Protect your head from falling objects with bags, books, etc., and wait
quietly for the tremors to die down.

2. Keep the Emergency Exits Clear!

If there is time, open the exit door and ensure that corridors are clear.

3. Quickly Extinguish Any Fires!

When using a flame during an experiment, etc., put it out. Move away fromany chemicals.

1-2 minutes after earthquake occurs (once tremors have died down)

1. Check if Everyone in the Room is Safe!

Confirm that no-one is trapped under shelves, etc.
Check whether anyone is injured.

2. Check the Building Conditions!

Check whether the building is not leaning over, and whether the walls are notcracked or crumbling.

3. Turn Off Any Laboratory Equipment!
4. Check for Fires!

If a fire has broken out, stay calm and start extinguishing it at its early stage
while maintaining your own safety.

3 minutes after earthquake occurs

1. Help People in the Neighboring Classrooms!

Confirm that no-one is trapped under shelves, etc. in other rooms.

2. Beware of Aftershocks!

Depending on building conditions, there may be a danger of collapse in anaftershock. In such a case, evacuate to the designated evacuation area.

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If evacuation is necessary
If an evacuation is deemed necessary due to the state of the building,
instructions will be given via internal broadcast; there may also be othercircumstances in which instructors will consider it necessary to evacuate.

Evacuation
Evacuate according to the instructor's directions.
Customarily be aware of routes from your classroom to the emergency
exit.
1. Evacuate calmly.
2. Provide priority suport to people with special needs.
※ It is important to familiarize you and otherswith the evacuation method of wheelchair users.
3. Leave large possessions behind when you evacuate.
4. Do not use elevators.
5. Try not to halt during evacuation.
6. Keep the "Four Don'ts" in mind:
Don't push, Don't run, Don't talk, Don't go backCheck (instructor's responsibility)
1. Ensure that everyone has evacuated the classroom.
2. Check the evacuation status of neighboring classrooms.
3. Check toilet rooms.

Guide students to the designated disasterevacuation area

Temporary refuge
1. Once outside, students should wait at their designated disaster evacuation area.
2. Do not return to the classroom until safety is secured.
3. Aftershocks may cause external walls and other objects to fall. Stay a sufficientdistance from buildings.
4. Follow guidance/instructions from the University.

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