Know. Think. Act.

Suita City Disaster Preparedness Guide

Suita City
DisasterPreparedness Guide

Disasterprevention
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Know

Think

Act

It is important toward getting through anatural disaster to know, think and act.
Thinking about what to do if a calamity
were to strike BEFORE it occurs should
help you to quickly judge the situation,
make decisions and take theappropriate action. Disaster
preparedness in Suita City begins witheach and every one of us knowing what
to do, thinking about one’s situation
and actually taking action in a disaster.

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What You Need to Know
About Disaster
Preparedness
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Disaster Prevention Maps
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What You Need to Know About
Disaster Preparedness

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1 When natural disasters strike25

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Knowing is the ﬁrst step
to being prepared45

3 Life after a natural disaster

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Flood Hazard Map

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Disaster Prevention Map

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Storm Surge Hazard Map

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PICK UPGood sanitary practices forrefuge shelters

If someone in your family is sick …

Follow the instructions of your doctor.
You live with other people
at a refuge shelter, so
here are some wise
sanitary practices.

If caring for someone sick at home orevacuating a sick person to a shelter• Isolate the sick individual. Eat and sleep in separate
rooms.
• Restrict who cares for the sick individual.
• Wash and sanitize hands before and after providingcare.
• Periodically ventilate the room occupied by the sickindividual.
• Seal garbage before disposal.

Open two doors or windows
so that air can ﬂow.

Masks, thermometers andsanitizers can run out, so bringyour own if you need to evacuate.
If you run out of sanitizer

In many cases, it’s OK to gohome to get supplies after
once evacuating to a shelter.

Sanitize hands before andafter using shared facilities
and supplies.

Periodically sanitize
shared facilities
and supplies.

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For doorknobs,
etc.
Dilute chlorine
bleach with water
to a concentration of 0.05%.

For dishes,
utensils, etc.

10 minSoak in hot (80˚C) water for 10 min.

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Refuge shelters tend to
the needs of women.
Space is provided where women
can hang laundry, change
clothes, breast-feed, etc.
Women’s toilets are provided inample number and located inwell-lit places.

Both men and women are
involved in operating a
refuge shelter.

Security patrols are conducted
at refuge shelters.

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Nursing

Counseling is provided at
refuge shelters.

Men and women do notplay stereotypical roles.
Feminine needs are
distributed by women.

α＋Disaster preparedness checklist for women

Regardless of gender or age,
people at refuge shelters go towork and school.
Strong people are needed tohelp carry heavy pots.

7□ Feminine napkins□ Pantyliners□ Sanitary panties□ Opaque trash bags
□ Basic cosmetics (products you are used to)□ Hand cream, lip cream□ Emergency buzzer□ Hand mirror□ Large stole□ Hair bands, pins, ties
□ Alcohol-free handy wipes

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Preparing your kids for disaster

Practice makes perfectIf evacuating

To ready your children for potential
disasters
Practice using payphones andJapanese toilets.
Take different routes home fromschool.

Do not bring strollers.
Use a baby carrier andcarry infants in front ofyou.

In a disaster, the usual route
home may be impassible.

Mom’s usual diaper bag
works great for carrying
your emergency
supplies.

Plan ahead
Decide where to meet if
a disaster occurs andyou cannot immediately
go pick up your kids.

Other emergency items to consider□ Sanitary sheets□ Bottled water9□
formula□ Baby(More than usual)
Whistle□ Masks (For adults/kids)□ Toys□ Snacks (More than usual) etc.

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Volunteering to help in a disaster

Sign up to volunteer at a
volunteer center set up in
the disaster-stricken area.
* You might have to register online first.

There is need for all
sorts of help in adisaster: removing
debris, cleaning,cooking, distributing
supplies, etc.

Precautions for volunteers
Gatherinformation

Instant
noodles

Do not call the local government of the stricken area.

Saltedcandy

Clothing and items
appropriate for theseason and disaster11

Check the social media and website of theJapan National Council of Social Welfare (Shakyo) to get thelatest updates, e.g., whether volunteers are needed or not, etc.

Sign upGet volunteer insurance from the local Shakyo ofﬁce in yourarea.

Get readyto go

Get plenty of sleep and carefully manage your health.

While onthe road

Arrange for food, lodging at the site and roundtrip
transportation yourself.

While atthe site

Always be thoughtful of the victims.
At the end of every day, report on your day’s activities and sharestories and information with other volunteers to prevent stress frombuilding up.

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When natural disasters
strikeQuick action on your part can mean the difference
between life and death.
Knowing ahead of time what to do in the event of anatural disaster can save your life and the lives ofyour loved ones.

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What to do in a natural disaster ❶First, cover your head

What to do in a natural disaster ❷Evacuate as dictated by your situation

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What to do in a natural disaster ❶First, cover your head.

As soon as theshaking stops,
quickly turn off any
sources of heatthat are on.
Get on a knee
if you can.

* Before evacuating, shut off the electricity
at the breaker and gas at the primary
supply valve.

Get low to the ground,cover your head and hold tight.
Flee to an open place.

Once the shaking
has stopped, checkthe evacuationroute.

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What to do in a natural disaster ❷Evacuate as dictated by your situation.
Earthquake
If your house is about tocollapse or a big fire has
broken out nearby,
evacuate to a temporary
evacuation site or an
open place.

Earthquake

Flood

Get accurate information.
Don’t be fooled by rumorsor hearsay.
M6.1 Earthquake in OO【From a survey of Suita residents】
Where do you get your information in anatural disaster?
TV

Earthquake
At a station or on a train or bus

Watch out for falling objects.
Calmly evacuate as
instructed byannouncements.

Earthquake
Residential area

Stay away from cinder
block and stone walls,
and gate pillars.
Watch out for falling
rooftiles, etc.

86.3 %
Internet news site

71.7 %
Radio

27.7 %
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Earthquake

Earthquake

In an elevator

Press the buttons
for all floors.

If driving

Stop on the left shoulderof the road. When the
shaking stops, leave thekey in the ignition andevacuate on foot.
If stuck, call for help
from the intercom
and wait to be
rescued.

Earthquake

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Earthquake

At a supermarket orconvenience store

If out visiting
somewhere

Cover your headand calmly
evacuate.

Remain in a safe place.
Do not go anywhere
without thinking.

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Flood

Seek high ground,e.g., upper floors of abuilding.

High

Flood

Issued when a disaster has alreadyoccurred or is imminent

Emergency level〈Evacuate before a Level 5 Alert is issued!〉“All people evacuate from dangerous areas”

If near a river

Avoid low-lying
roads whenevacuating.

Issued when there is a highchance of a disaster
Check on neighbors to ensure everyone
evacuates.

Level 3 Alert
Early Evacuation
Advisory for
Elderly, Etc.

“Evacuate elderly persons, etc. from dangerous areas”
Issued when there isa chance of a disaster
Evacuate persons who require time to evacuate
now!
The above information is valid as of 12/2022.

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Flood

“Danger! Seek safety now!”

If it is dangerous to be outside, remain indoors
in a safer place.

Level 4 Alert
Evacuation Order

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Level 5 Alert
Shelter in PlaceEarthquake

ひFamiliarize yourself with public
evacuation announcements.

へいひなんLateralevacuation

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すい

Quickly prepare toevacuate to a refuge.

すい

If there are children,
elderly or
handicapped persons
in your household

Flood

If flooding is possible

Vertical evacuation

Earthquake

Tsunami/Flood Evacuation Building of Suita City
Tsunamis do not pose a direct threat to Suita, but flooding does. Therefore, the city
designates Tsunami/Flood Evacuation Buildings for evacuating from tsunamis andother forms of flooding.
→ For locations, see the Flood Hazard Map on page 57 and beyond.

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1 When natural disasters strike

Know the safe way to evacuate.
Earthquake

Flood
ManholeDo not evacuate by car.
You risk getting stuck intraffic and blocking
emergency vehicles.

Earthquake

Walking through high wateris dangerous. Use a pole toprobe for open manholes
and gutters.

Flood

Check on neighbors andevacuate.

GutterFlood

If water is 50 cm deep
(knee high) or more,
seek high ground anddo not venture outdoors.

Fast flowing water isdangerous when only
about 20 cm deep
(ankle high).

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Knowing is the first step
to being prepared

What can happen in a natural disaster?
Knowing about disasters will guide you throughcalamity.

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Be prepared!

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Maintain reserves of food and water35

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Prepare sanitary needs for your family(Toilet frequency: 5 times/day/person)

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Wear clothes that are safe and permit mobility
to evacuate

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Plan ahead

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If you live in an apartment building

43〈Column〉Basic knowledge of earthquakes

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Disaster preparedness checklist ①

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Disaster preparedness checklist ②26

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Earthquake
Do not place heavy
objects where they
can fall on yourhead.

Storm and flood
Tether hanging lights with transparent nylon rope
from the ceiling to prevent dropping.
Sleep with thecurtains closed.

Check where you sleep
for dangers.

If a typhoon isapproaching, moveplants, laundry poles andoutdoor items indoors
before the storm arrives.

Do not place furniture that can topple
Check over in bedrooms or other rooms usedby children, elderly or sick persons.
Check

L-brackets

Do not obstruct doorways or
passageways with objects.

Bracingpoles

Anchor furniture to prevent
it from toppling over.
Do not place dangerous
items in high places.

Keep gutters clean
on a regular basis.

【From a survey of Suita residents】

Flat bracket

I take measures to prevent
furniture and appliancesfrom falling over.

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Disaster preparedness checklist 1
防災チェックCheck the box (□) ofemergency supplies you
have at home.

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Disposable heat
packs

Plastic Wrap

Stuffedanimals/toys

Writing tools andpaper

Heatable kitchen wrap
Emergency toilet
First-aid kit/Household
medicines

Instant noodles
Glasses

Alpha
Rice

Yakitori
Gloves

Saba
Precooked rice

Portable radio
Cannedfoods

Underwear
Set

Cellphone charger

Biscuits

Plastic bags

Curry

Blankets and towels

Handy wipes
Retort foods/Preserved
foods

Underwear

Water tank

Flashlight

Masks
Whistle

Map
Water

Water

Water

Plastic sheet
Bottled water

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Rain gear

Portable gas stove andgas canisters

Valuables

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Disaster preparedness checklist 2

Emergency supplies to take with you in an
evacuation
Keep these items in a readily accessible place so thatyou can gather them quickly if needing to evacuate.

Portable radio

Cellphone charger

Sort emergency supplies by
those you will take with you inan evacuation and those you
keep at home.

Needed forhouseholds withelderly persons

Needed for families
with infants

Emergency supplies you keep at home
Emergency food and water

Things needed to survive several days after a disaster

Prepare bottled beverages (water, juice, etc.)
and foods that can be eaten without cooking
such as canned foods, cookies, etc. Chocolate,
caramels and other snacks are goodemergency foods because they are high incalories. Prepare also retort foods, instantnoodles and the like.

Water

Water

Do not forget baby
formula and baby
bottles.

Biscuits

Flashlight
Prepare sparebatteries, too.

Yakitori

iro
Ka

Curry

Disposable heatpacks

Water tank
Foldable tanks areavailable.

Saba

Blankets andtowelsPrecooked
Rice

WhistleUseful for calling forhelp if trapped or
unable to move.
Emergency buzzers
work, too.

Plastic Wrap

GlovesWriting tools
and paper

Disposable plates
and cups

Heatable kitchen wrap
Plates can be covered in plastic
wrap to conserve water consumed
by washing dishes. Aluminum foil isuseful in cooking.

Portable gas stove andgas canisters

Lots can be found at a ¥100 shop!
Handy wipes
For keeping hands clean. Wipe
the whole body if bathing is notpossible.

Glasses
Valuables
Healthinsurance card,
maternal and childhealth handbook, etc.

Plastic sheet

Masks
Plastic bags

Protect against dust,
blown sand andinfectious diseases.

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Underwear
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Underwear
Stuffed animals/toys

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Rain gear

If shopping for emergency supplies seems
bothersome, you can ﬁnd knives, lighters,slippers, aluminum sheets, portable toilets
and more all in one place.

Emergency toilet

First-aid kit/Household
medicineso isdiffer by whAdhesive plasters, bandages,
gauze, tweezers, scissors, nailclippers, cooling sheets, etc.

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Maintain reserves of food and water.

Keep 3 days’ worth — if possible, 7 days’ worth or more —of food reserves and enough water to provide each personwith 3 L per day.
Buy more of the foods, water and other daily essentials you
normally do and replenish stocks as they are used.

Fresh foods areunavailable in a disaster.
Therefore, keep foodreserves that make up forlost nutrition in order tomaintain a nutritionalbalance.

How to maintain reserves
Buy extra andstore

it as reserves.

Tea Tea Tea
Okayu Rice

Beef Stew

Water Water Water

Curry pa Curry paste urry paste

Water Water Water
Rice

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CuastepterConsumefoods with thesooner expiration
date first.

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Replenishstocks as they
are used.

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Prepare foods needed by children,
elderly and family members withallergies.

Rice Rice

Vegetable
Soup

Water

A little effort in your daily routine will pay off a natural disaster.
Even if you evacuate to a refuge

Refrigerated foods work as
reserves, too.
But, in a disaster, consume
perishables ﬁrst.

They say that emergency supplies take 3 days to get where they are needed. So,
bring enough food and water to last you and your family for at least 3 days, a week
if possible.

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Prepare sanitary needs for your family(Toilet frequency: 5 times/day/person).

Emergency toilet set

Makeshift toilet ideas
If your toilet is broken,
you can use a
cardboard box orlarge bucket.

Cover the bowl with a trash bag.
Add coagulant after using the toilet.

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Cardboard
Box

Detergent

Trash bag

Detergent or otherhousehold cleaner
with a deodorizing
effectTie the trash bag closed.

Discard with ordinary waste.

BucketEven though your toilet works …
When your toilet does not ﬂush because of awater supply interruption or busted drain
pipe, wastewater can back up and overﬂow,
if you use your toilet. In an apartment building,this can affect lower ﬂoors. Therefore, if you
do not know whether drain pipes are intact ornot, use an emergency toilet.

* Store toilet waste at home until trash collection resumes.

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Wear clothes that are safe andpermit mobility to evacuate.
HelmetCover your headand do not leaveskin exposed.

Long-sleeve shirt

How to dressfor evacuation

Better, if you
have a pair.

HelmetDisaster-appropriate hood
(Otherwise a hat)

Long-sleeve shirt, Long pants
Made of incombustible material(Cotton is better than synthetic textile.)

Knapsack(To keep both hands free)

Work gloves

Work or regular
glovesLong pants
Shoes you are used to(Lace-up)

Thick-sole shoes
you are used to

You could injure
yourself in the
rubble, if dressed
like this.

Never barefootor in sandals!

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Remember you
want to be able
to move freely.

Added precaution for ﬂoods

Keep smallchildren frombeing washed
away.

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Plan ahead.

Locate the refugeand conﬁrm theroute there withyour family.

Determine how tocontact each other inthe event of a disaster.

Walk the route to the refuge to
identify any dangers and see
how long it takes to get there.

Use email and social media.

Regularly using email, LINE and social media like
Facebook and Twitter will prove useful in an emergency.
Disaster message services【From a survey of Suita residents】

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We have determined in our family
how to contact each other and where
to meet in the event of a disaster.

I know the evacuationroute to the refuge near
my house.

23.4 %

34.5 %

Search forfamily on
web171● Disaster Emergency Message Dial (#171)● Disaster Message Board (From cellphones)● web171 (From PC)

We areall safe!

Leave a note on
your door.

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2 Knowing is the first step to being preparedConﬁrm where ﬁreextinguishers are andhow to use them.

Keep partitions andemergency hatches clear
and unobstructed.

NOTICE TOTENANTSNOTICE TOTENANTS

FIRE
EXTINGUISHER

If you live in an apartment building

Pay attention tocommunications frombuilding management.

Keep passageways, emergency
stairs and emergency exits clear
and unobstructed.

EMERGENCY EXIT

If the pumps stop working,there is no water supply.
Prepare ample food andwater reserves especially if
living on the upper floors.

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Basic knowledge of earthquakes

Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy accumulated
in the bedrock deep underground as the bedrock is displaced.

The shaking felt in an earthquake is measured in 10 levels of “seismic intensity” from 0 to 7.
Seismic Intensity

0–3
Seismic Intensity

4

Seismic Intensity

5 WeakDisplacement
causesearthquakes.

● Shaking is not perceived. –Shaking is perceived indoors.
● Hanging lights sway considerably.

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● Most people look for something to holdonto out of fear.

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The earth’s crust is composed of some 10 odd
bedrock plates, 4 of which converge around
Japan and apply complicated mechanical forcesthat make Japan one of the world’s most active
earthquake zones.

Moves anywhere from a few cm to 10 cm a year.

Seismic Intensity

5 Strong● It is difficult to walk without holding
onto something.
● Unanchored furniture topples over.

Seismic intensity recorded in the Northern Osaka Earthquake in 06/2018

Seismic Intensity

6 Weak● Wall tiles and windows break and scattershards. Doors jam.

［Interplate earthquake］［Intraplate (inland, near-ﬁeld) earthquake］

As the oceanic plate sinks, it drags the continental
plate underground. When the continental plate
can no longer withstand being dragged under, it
snaps back into place, causing earthquakes in theprocess. Tsunamis are a threat to coastal areas.
(e.g. Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011)

This type of earthquake is caused by pressurebuild-up behind the tectonic interface. Earthquakes
can occur either in the oceanic plate or in shallow
areas (active faults) of the continental plate. (e.g.
Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995, Niigata
Chuetsu Earthquake of 2004, and Kumamoto
Earthquake of 2016)

Predicted intensity of massive Nankai Trough Earthquake

6 Strong
Predicted intensityof Uemachi Fault
Earthquake(In most of the city)

Seismic Intensity

7
Predicted intensityof Uemachi Fault
Earthquake(In parts of the city)

Sand
boil

［Liquefaction］

Seismic Intensity● Most unanchored furniture is displaced andmany pieces topple over.
● It is impossible to move without crawling.

● Many wooden buildings of low aseismic
performance lean or collapse.
● Reinforced concrete buildings of low
aseismic performance collapse.

Earthquake
occurs!

Liquefaction is an earthquakedriven phenomenon in which
the ground is liquefied by theshaking from the earthquake.
It can cause buildings to
subside and lean, as well as
displace sewer pipes andblow off manhole covers.

Subsidence

Subsidence

Sand is tightly
packed andstable.

Water and sandseparate becauseof the shaking.

Water

Sand subsides
and water tablerises.

Created from the seismic intensity table of the Japan Meteorological Agency

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Life after a natural disaster

After a natural disaster, check the damage situation anddecide whether to go to a refuge or ride the aftermath
out at home. The better prepared you are, the better yourchances are of cutting it at home.

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Know the evacuation process

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Rules on garbage from a natural disaster51

Getting through a disaster with pets

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Rules and etiquette to observe at refuges

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Caring for the mental health of children46

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Know the evacuation process.
Lifelines are interrupted but
the building is undamaged.

Ride out theaftermath at
home.

Earthquake
occurs!

Earthquake

Evacuateto atemporaryevacuationsite or open
space.

The building could
collapse or you areworried it might.

Returnhome toride out therest of theaftermath.

Your home is
not livable.

Evacuateto arefuge.

Depending on the seismic
intensity, refuges do notopen in some places,
therefore find out which
refuges are open before
evacuating.

Temporary evacuation site

Wider-area evacuation site

Refuge shelter

Welfare refuge

These sites are believed safe against
secondary disasters that can be triggered
by aftershocks, etc. They have been
designated by the city for people who
prefer not to wait out the early moments
after a disaster at home. An open space ofabout 1 ha (10,000 m2) or larger.

These sites are believed safe against
spreading fires and other dangers. This iswhere you should evacuate if so
instructed by municipal staff, police or firecrew. An open space of about 10 ha(100,000 m2) or larger.

The city opens refuges when homes havebeen totally or partially destroyed by anearthquake, or there is storm and flood
damage.

These refuges are for people that require
special assistance such as persons withdisabilities, etc. They are not opened
immediately after a disaster.

【From a survey of Suita residents】

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Your home becomeslivable again.

【From a survey of Suita residents】【From a survey of Suita residents】【From a survey of Suita residents】

I know where the temporary
evacuation site near my home is.

I know where the wider-area
evacuation site near my home is.

I know where the refuge near myhome is.

I know where the welfare refuge near
my home is.

69.1 %

54.1 %

71.2 %

16.7 %
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Rules on garbage from anatural disaster

Store garbage athome until trashcollection resumes.

BURNABLE

RECYCLABLE

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MISCELLANEOUS

HAZARD

Separating yourgarbage is all themore importantbecause of thedisaster situation.

Do not place garbage
on the street as it can
block emergency
vehicles.

Place damaged
furniture and otherwaste that must be
discarded in a hurry inthe designatedlocation.

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3 Life after a natural disasterGetting through a disaster with pets

Microchip or fit
your pet with acollar and tag.

Disciplining your pet
will prove useful in adisaster.
Vaccinate your pet.

Do not forget toprepare emergency
supplies for your pet.

SnacksAcquaint your pet tocages and carriers.

How to live with your pet in a refuge shelter● Abide by shelter rules and tend to yourpet responsibly.
● Keep your pet caged or leashed out ofconsideration for children and persons
with pet allergies.

Train your pet to do
his/her business in adesignated spot.

Home

Back and
forth

Refugeshelter● Periodically walk your pet so thathe/she does not become stressed.

● You can also leave your pet at homeand return to take care of him/her.

● Bring your pet to evacuation drills sothat he/she can get used to beingaround people.

● It is important to secure a place foryour pet in the event of an
emergency.

For more information, see the Ministry of the Environment’s“Are You and Your Pets Safe in Case of Disaster?
Disaster Preparedness Guideline for Humans and Pets <For General Pet Owners>”.

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Rules and etiquette to observeat refugesLife in a refuge canbe stressful.
Manage your healthand well-being.

The evacuees themselves
divide up the responsibilities
and manage the refuge.

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りょく

Teamwork

Keeping the refuge clean andsanitary lessens the risk ofinfectious diseases, etc.

Be sensitive to the needs ofelderly persons, pregnant
women, etc.

Safeguard yourself and your belongings.
● Keep valuables on your person at all times.

Respect the privacyof others.

● Do not talk about money in front of

strangers.
● Move in groups and avoid blind spots.
● Do not leave children unattended.
● Talk to and help other evacuees.

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Caring for the mental health ofchildren
Watch

What is the best thing to say to children?
How can you engage children without hurting their feelings?

Typical reactions exhibited by children in an emergency

Watch out for children thatare not behaving as usual.

Age 0 – About 3
years

Become frightened by things that did not frighten them
before.

Age 4 – About 6
years

Blame themselves for tragic events and begin talking about
things that did not happen.

Age 7 – About 12
years

Act out the event that occurred when playing. (This is how
they release stress, therefore watch them without interfering.)

Age 13 and older

Become self-destructive, avoid others and exhibit
increasingly aggressive behavior.

ListenListen to what children haveto say so that they can venttheir feelings.

Children can become frightened by the shaking caused by aftershocks andmay have to sleep in the car.

What you can do ahead of time
● Include toys your children are used to in the emergency

supplies you take with you in an evacuation.

Seek help
Consult a
specialist if
further support
is needed.

● Talk to your children about how to act in an emergency

ahead of time.

children

Message tos around you

Tell grown-up

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are your feelno one to sh* The above information was prepared from “PsychologicalFirst Aid for Children” at www.savechildren.or.jp.

5556If an earthquake struck right now …
If severe storms battered the city forhours on end …
By “knowing what to do, thinking
about the situation and taking action,”
you not only protect your life but canalso protect loved ones and help
friends and others around you.
This is a very big first step towardmaking Suita a disaster-resilient city.
Right now is a good time to start
preparing!

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Editorial supervision * Content other than disaster prevention maps

Yoshiaki Kawata
Director & Specially Appointed Professor, Research Center for Societal
Safety Sciences, Kansai University; Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University;(Concurrent) Executive Director, Disaster Reduction & Human Renovation
Institution. Born in Osaka in 1946. After completing his doctorate at the
Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering, was a Guest Researcher
at Washington University (USA), Fulbright Senior Researcher at Princeton
University (USA), and Professor and Director at the Kyoto University
Disaster Prevention Research Institute. Has served as Chairman of theJapan Society for Disaster Information Studies and Chairman of the Japan
Society for Natural Disaster Science. Expert on large-scale disasters, urban
disasters, risk management and disaster information.

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Survey of Suita residents• Method: Online survey• Target: Men and women age 20 – 69
living in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture• Samples: N = 1,030• Dates conducted: 07/25 (Wed) – 27 (Fri), 2018
• Subject: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture

Crisis Management Office, General Affairs Dep., Suita City
City website: https://www.city.suita.osaka.jp
Published 10/2019
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