Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organization

When Evacuating"We protect our own town."

The important thing during evacuation is to act calmly without panicking. To avoid panicking
during an emergency, think in advance about what we should do when a disaster strikes.

[What Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organizations Do][Participating in a Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organization]

Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organizations are organizations that arevoluntarily formed out of a sense of cooperation and a desire to "protectour own town ourselves." They implement disaster preventative
measures and mitigate disaster damage.
In Beppu City, each of the 145 neighborhood associations has formed
its own Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organization. They carry out
various activities to prepare for disasters.

We never know when or in what way a disaster will strike. It is
important to be prepared on a daily basis.

[Roles of a Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organization]
In case of a major earthquake, ﬁre trucks and ambulances may
not always arrive immediately. Therefore, it is important for
Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organizations to take the lead ininitial phase of ﬁre extinguishing, rescue, and relief activities.

When to Evacuate Quickly
When an announcement is made, or instructions are given by the city,police, ﬁre department, or Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organization.
When there is a threat of tsunami, slope failure, mudslide, landslide, etc.
When a building is in danger of collapsing.
When a ﬁre breaks out in your home and spreads to the ceiling.
When there is a ﬁre in the neighborhood, and there is a risk of ﬁre spreading.

Evacuation Information Issued by the City Oﬃce
Evacuation information issued by City Oﬃce includes the following:

Details of theannouncement

Situation

Actions to be taken

We can actively participate in activities of our local Disaster
Prevention Volunteer Organization. We can also check speciﬁcareas in our home to be prepared and build a spirit ofcooperation with our neighbors.

Emergency Safety
Measures

When a disaster has occurred oris imminent, and evacuation
would be dangerous

If you haven’t yet evacuated, move to a relatively safe area inside thebuilding, such as an upper ﬂoor or a room away from the cliﬀ.
If a tall, sturdy building is nearby, evacuate to that building if it is safer
moving there than staying where you are.

We can participate in drills conducted by public agencies andDisaster Prevention Volunteer Organizations. In the event of adisaster, we will beneﬁt by knowing how to use a ﬁreextinguisher and by knowing ﬁrst aid techniques and otherdisaster preventative measures.

Evacuation
Instruction

When there is a high risk ofa disasterIf you’re in a dangerous location, evacuate to an evacuation shelter, arelative's or acquaintance's home, or a hotel in a safe location.
If going outside would pose a threat to your life, move to a safer place
inside your home.

Evacuation ofthe Elderly, etc.

When there is a risk of adisaster

Those who need time to evacuate (the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with infants, etc.) should start evacuating.
Be ready to evacuate at any time.
If you feel that your safety is threatened, evacuate immediately.

※Disaster Prevention Specialist
Personnel with knowledge of disaster prevention are carrying out disaster preventative measures in variousneighborhood associations to revitalize the eﬀorts of Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organizations. Be familiar
with Disaster Prevention Specialists in your neighborhood.

*Emergency Safety Measures may not always be issued.
*Even when evacuation information is not issued, evacuate immediately if you feel that your safety is threatened.

Main Activities of Disaster Prevention Volunteer Organizations
During Normal Conditions

Spread Information on
Disaster Preparedness

Spread information on disaster preparedness in the community by means ofemergency evacuation drills, workshops, and through various forms ofcommunication such as city newsletters.

Disaster Prevention
Inspections

Check hazardous areas in the community and inspect equipment for ﬁreextinguishing and rescuing and materials needed to provide ﬁrst aid.

Emergency
Evacuation Drills

Plan emergency evacuation drills to improve the community's disaster
preparedness and build face-to-face relationships within the community on aregular basis.。

Tips to Evacuate Safely■Evacuate in safe clothing■Check for potential causesof ﬁre before evacuating

Wear long sleeves and long pants.

Don’t forget to turn oﬀ the maingas valve and the main electricalcircuit breaker.

Protect your head with a helmet or a protectivehood.

During Emergencies

2Call out and assist others to evacuate, and guide residents to evacuation sites
using safe evacuation routes.

Pack your belongings in a backpack and keep both hands open.

Initial Phase ofFire Extinguishing

Carry out the initial phase of ﬁre extinguishing to prevent the outbreak andspread of ﬁres caused by earthquakes, etc.

■Avoid evacuating by car

Rescue Work

Rescue people trapped under buildings and furniture, and provide ﬁrst aid.

Gather and ShareInformation

Communicate information from public agencies to residents, and inform publicagencies on the local disaster condition and evacuee information.

ManageEvacuation Shelters

When an evacuation shelter is opened, cooperate with the facility manager
and the city to manage the evacuation shelter.

■Lock your home, and leave a notewith your contact information,such as your evacuation location.

Wear work gloves.
Wear sturdy shoes with thick soles that can be laced up.

Evacuation GuidanceDisaster Prevention Volunteer Organization
When Evacuating

When a large-scale disaster occurs, it will become very diﬃcult for
public disaster management agencies such as city and ﬁredepartments to provide support due to the eﬀects of ﬁres, roaddamages, and outages in telecommunication, water, and power
supply, among others.
In such cases, it is important for community members to cooperate
and help each other while working along with Disaster Prevention
Volunteer Organizations that have been established in each town.

Driving may become diﬃcult
due to road conditions. Avoidevacuating by car.

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When evacuating at night or on
ﬂooded roads, be careful ofmaintenance holes and gutters. Usea long stick as a walking stick tocheck your step.

■Be careful not to getseparated from children
and the elderly■Help each other in groups
Avoid acting alone, andevacuate in groups withneighbors.

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