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KAWASAKIINTERNATIONALASSOCIATION
NEWS１５７
There will be a “Kawasaki Awa Odori Dance Festival” on Saturday the 2nd of Octobernear the east exit of Kawasaki Station. It will start at 4:00pm and finish at 8:00pm.
For more information please call The Kawasaki Ekimae Shopping District Association at044-222-9111.

The yearly “Kawasaki Port (Minato) Festival” will be held for 2 days on the 10th and the 11th ofOctober in the area around Kawasaki Marien, which is in Kawasaki Ward. It will run from 10:00am to4:00pm. Also while the “Kawasaki Minato Festival” is being held, there will be a “Livestock ProductsFair” held at the Japan Meats Distribution Center which is right beside Kawasaki Marien, for 3 days
from October 9th to October 11th.

The ways to apply to use the barbecue facilities that are located at Kawasaki
Marien have been changed. Previously Reservation of BBQ facilities byphone was accepted but from now on you are required to apply bysending a self addressed return postcard from the 1st day to the 7th day of the previous month before thedate you wish to use the barbecue facility. A postmarked card of the deadline date is accepted. Please
make sure there is a valid postmark. One barbecue site will be given to one group by drawing lots.
In case there is a BBQ site still available even after the deadline, a reservation by phone is acceptedfrom the 15th one month before your intended use on a first come basis. If the 15th is a national holiday,
please call on the next day. For more detailed information please call 044-287-6000.

158#1 What you should do to avoid injuries in the event of an earthquake?

In recent years we have not had such a big earthquake as the Great Hanshin- Awaji Earthquake, whichsuddenly and strongly shook the areas and did cause people to be crushed to death. But these days there
have been more injury cases by falling objects and fragments of broken glass. Therefore please note thefollowing advice to ensure safety in your home.
Firstly, if an earthquake occurs you should hide under something protective, like a table, to protect yourbody from falling objects. There is a possibility that the earthquake will cause the table to shake a lot andmove so you should grab a hold of the legs of the table. If you have no time to hide under the table, try to
grab a cushion or something near to you and use it to protect your head.
As there could be scattered broken tableware, lamps and glass on the floor, please take care not to walk
recklessly around on the floor barefoot. You should take extra care at night.
Please try to prepare and strengthen your room against earthquakes. For example, try to arrange thefurniture with fall or move prevention equipment, keeping a secure, safe and open space in your house.
Avoid putting heavy or breakable objects on the top of high shelves or furniture.

It is also recommended that you put anti-glass-scatter film on windows, cupboards and bookshelves
and ensure piled up furniture is stable.
You should prepare a flashlight and slippers that are easy to access in every room.

159# 2 What you should do to avoid injuries in the event of an earthquake?
If you happen to be outside when an earthquake happens, please take care ofthings that may fall due to the earthquake. Glass from windows, signs and outerwalls of buildings may fall down. If you are carrying something like a bag, please
use it to protect your head. If you put up the bag over the head, not on the head,making space between your head and your bag, it acts as a cushion against fallingobjects.
If you need to escape from a tall building during an earthquake, DO NOT use the elevator. If you
happen to be in an elevator while the earthquake is happening, press every button and get off at the firststop of the elevator and go to a safe area. If you happen to get stuck in the elevator calmly press theemergency button to contact someone for help.
If the earthquake happens while you are in a department store or a supermarket, stay away fromdisplay windows and try to stay close to thick pillars. Do not panic and DO NOT rush to stairs and exits.
If you find yourself in an underground shopping center or subway system when an earthquake happens
you are said to be in a safer area than if you were above ground, only if there is no danger from fire, gas
leaks or flooding. Even if there is an electric blackout emergency lights are not turned off so you will not
be in complete darkness. Please act calmly. Do not panic and do not rush to the exits. If a fire does happen
to start, keep a handkerchief over your mouth and nose and escape by staying low down and following thewalls to the exit.

×Issued by The Kawasaki International Association
237-1 Kizuki Gion Cho,Nakahara-Ku, Kawasaki 211-0033 Kawasaki International Center
Tel044-435-7000 Fax044-435-7010 Ｅ-mail:kian@bremen.or.jp HP URL:http://www.bremen.or.jp/kian/