Instructors, please go over the flow chart below with students on the first day ofclass every semester.

Earthquake Response Instructions
Earthquake Early Warnings(EEW) ＞＞＞ You will hear an alert from the PA.
(Kinkyu Jishin Sokuhou)
 You will hear a test EEW announcement annually on the first Monday of June andDecember every year at 5:45pm.
 If an earthquake does not occur after you hear an EEW announcement, it may be afalse alarm or You may hear the announcement at the same time as when the strong tremors
arrive or The tremors will come, but there may not be an EEW announcement due to thetremors not being detected by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
1. Be aware of imminent tremors. ”Tsuyoi yurega arukamo shiremasen. Miwo
mamotte kudasai.”
2. Stop what you are doing and remain calm.
3. Open the door when you hear the EEW announcement or when you feeltremors.
Remind students of the following when an earthquake occurs:
1. Do not rush out！ ”Soto ni denai de.”2. Open a door for immediate evacuation. “Doa wo akete.”
3. Protect your head and body by getting under a desk or cover your head with abag or piece of clothing. “Atama wo mamotte kudasai. Ochite kuru
monokara mi wo mamotte kudasai.”
When the shaking stops, check the following:
1. Look around for injured individuals. “Kega wa arimasenka?”If possible, take attendance.
2. There is a possibility of aftershocks. Stay away from all glass objects andwindows and be aware of falling objects from the ceiling.
3. Find a safe place in the classroom, and remain there. “Mado kara
hanarete kyoushitsu no naka no anzen na tokoro de taikishimashou.”
4. After securing your safety, please work with others to give assistance toanyone who is injured.
Big Earthquake

Small Earthquake

Listen to the PA ＞＞＞ PAwill tell you what to do.

If you don’t hear an announcement:

Keep students safe.

Please check with the other instructors andstudents in your building for information.
Stay calm.

If a fire starts after an earthquake, put it out quickly. There is at least one
extinguisher on each floor. (Check where it is in advance!)
1. If a fire breaks out, extinguish the fire quickly. Press the fire alarm to notifyothers. (Fire = Kaji)
2. If the fire reaches the ceiling, do not try to put it out by yourself. Call 119.
Evacuate if …
＊ Building appears to be on the verge of collapsing.
＊ Fire breaks out and spreads.
＊ You feel that the building is unsafe.
＊ You hear an announcement from a member of Taisakuhonbu.
How to evacuate ＞＞＞ Do not panic!
1. Take all your belongings with you. Once you evacuate, you may not return tothe classroom. ”Mochimono wa subete motte kudasai. Ichido
sotoni detara kono kyoushitsu niwa modoremasen.”
2. Do not rush toward the exit. “Junban ni demasu. Abunai node
Ichidoni doa kara denai youni shimasu.”
3. 「おかしも」（お=Osanai/Don’t push、か=Kakenai/Don’t rush nor run、し=Shaberanai/Don’t talk, stay calm、も=Modoranai/Don’t return.）
4. Please assist the disabled, the elderly and the injured.
5. Cooperate with others.
6. If a blackout happens, follow the lighted exit signs in the corridor.
“Hijoutou wo mejirushi ni hinan shimasu.”
7. Evacuate on foot. Do not use the elevator. “Eleveta wo tsukattewa
ikemasen.”
8. If possible, make sure all occupants are out of the classroom. “Zeninkyoushitsu kara demashita ka? Daremo nokotte imasenn ne?”Report to a Taisakuhonbu member

1. Instructors take attendance.
2. Count the number of injured persons.
3. Report the information to a Taisakuhonbu member. (You will be given
instructions later on how to contact Taisakuhonbu.)
After disasters
The tasks that we need to do will be different depending on the scale orclassification of each disaster. We will notify you of any changes to the regularprocedures of the university. If you are on campus, we will appreciate yourpatience and cooperation for the recovery and reconstruction of the university.
You might not be able to go home immediately, however you may be able tocontact your family through NTT 171 emergency service.