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What Is the Association of Chûetsu Citizens’ Disaster Prevention andSafety Officers?

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You Are Advised to Make the Best Use of the Flood Hazard Map.

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Disaster Prevention Information is Available on the Internet!

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For nuclear disasters, please refer to the separateNuclear Disaster Prevention Guidebook.
For locations of evacuation shelters in Nagaoka City,please refer to the separate pamphlet EvacuationShelters in Nagaoka City.

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Shinano River TôkamachiWater Level Observation Station

Uono River HorinouchiWater Level Observation Station

Evacuation recommendations are issued at this water level.

Orders to Prepare for Evacuation and Orders for the Elderly and Others Needing Assistance toBegin Evacuating are issued at this water level.
Flood control organizations should start patrolling at this water level.
Flood control organizations should start getting ready for flood control operations at this water level.

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This weather map shows the typical pattern for the generation of downpours in NiigataPrefecture.
Near the end of the rainy season, the seasonal rain front is pushed to the north by highpressure systems over the Pacific Ocean. At the same time, in some instances, warm andvery damp air from the southwest of the high pressure system collides with the seasonalrain front. If this warm air creates a large amount of cumulonimbus clouds, it generateslocalized heavy rainfalls.
The heavy downpour of July 13, 2004, as shown in the weather map above, as well as theNiigata-Fukushima Heavy Downpour of July 2011 and the heavy downpour of July andAugust 2013 actually followed this pattern.
This weather map is indicative of approaching dangers. You are advised to be preparedto evacuate in an emergency.

10〜20 mmIf these conditions continue, due attention is advised.
small-20〜30 mm

scale landslides begin.

30〜50 mm

People in areas where landslides orcollapses of cliffs are likely to occur should be prepared to evacuate.

50〜80 mmHeavy rainfall continues to fall with a sound like a waterfall.
Debris flows, which may cause tremendous damage, are likely to occur.

More than 80 mm

People may feel a kind of suffocating oppression and fear. There is a high possibilitythat heavy rainfall may cause massive damage. Close watch is required.

This pattern is most likely to cause violent winds. About the time that the centerof the typhoon crosses over Yamagata Prefecture and offshore of Akita Prefecture,strong winds begin to blow from the southwest. This brings heavy rainfalls of 50 to100 millimeters in the mountainous areasof the Jôetsu, Chûetsu, and Kaetsu Regions.

Orders to Prepare for Evacuation and Orders for the Elderlyand Others Needing Assistance to Begin EvacuatingHinan Junbi-Kôreishato Hinan Kaishi

Hinan Kankoku

Emergency Evacuation OrdersHinan Shiji-KinkyûEmergency Flash E-Mail (Area Mail)Nagaoka Landslide Warning D MailFrom 2006 to 2013, Niigata Prefecture experienced 770 landslides, the highest number ofcases in Japan. In Nagaoka City, steep slopes collapsed at 51 locations, debris flows occurredat 39 locations, and landslides happened at 58 locations, recording a total of 148 cases.
Unpredictable damage from such incidents is always a possibility.

height:hThere are 774 landslide warning areas in Nagaoka City (among which 479 are markedas special warning areas). (as of March 2014)

Oct. 23(“Shake Out”)

What is “Shake Out”?
(How to ride out an earthquake)

Lower yourbody.

Protectyourself.

Do not move.
Stay still.

Get information via TV.
Do not make unnecessary phone calls.

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Watch out for falling concrete blockwalls, signboards, and other objects thatmay fall, and protect your head withclothing or other personal belongings.

Keep as little furnitureas possible in yourbedroom.
Organize householditems properly to makeroom for shelter andescape routes.

Interlock upper and lowerparts of furniture・Furniture that is stackedup, computers, and TVsshould be attached withmetal fittings for safety.

Place furniture in such away that it does not falleasily・Insert small wedges underfurniture so that they leanagainst pillars or walls.
When placing them ontatami mats, put boardsunder the furniture.

Use pole braces and placeearthquake resistantadhesion mats underneathpieces of furniture in orderto prevent them fromfalling.

Attach furniture to beamsand pillars firmly・Use L shaped fittings toattach furniture to beamsand pillars. Before installingthe fittings, check thestrength of the pillars andensure that the walls havefirm foundations.
Prevent cupboard doorsfrom opening and glassfrom breaking・Put sheets of dispersalprevention film on the glassdoors of cupboards. If bothdoors of the cupboard canbe opened, fastening clipsare also effective.

The Most Powerful Tsunami in Recorded HistoryDuring the 2011 Tôhoku Pacific Coast Off-Shore Earthquake of March 11th,approximately 19,000 people lost their lives. Most of them were victims of the powerful tsunami that rushed over and flooded the land. The tsunami reached heightsof 40.5 meters (equivalent to about 10-story buildings), which is the highest in thehistory of tsunami observation. The reason for the unprecedented height of thetsunami is said to be due to multiple tsunami that were caused by tsunami generated around the epicenter and other tsunami caused by landslides that happened inthe seabed to the north of the epicenter.

About Emergency Warnings●The Meteorological Agency established “Emergency Warnings”(effective August 2013) in order to announce the imminent possibility ofunprecedented large-scale disasters.
●In Case of an Emergency Warning・Unusual heavy rain or large-scale tsunami are predicted.
・There is a high possibility of serious disasters.
・Please do your best to protect yourself.
●Previous disasters that would have generated Emergency Warnings

Examples of disasters that would have generated Emergency WarningsWeatherTsunami

VolcanoEruptions

Earthquakes

July 2012 Northern Kyûshû Downpours (heavy rain)2011 Typhoon No. 12 (heavy rain)1959 Isewan Typhoon (heavy rain, storm, waves, high tide)1934 Muroto Typhoon (heavy rain, storm, high tide, waves)

32 Dead or Missing98 Dead or Missing5,000 plus Dead or Missing3,000 plus Dead or Missing

March 2011 Tôhoku Pacific Coast Off-Shore EarthquakeJuly 1993 Southwest Hokkaidô Off-Shore EarthquakeMay 1983 Sea of Japan Earthquake

18,000 plus Dead or Missing230 Dead or Missing104 Dead(including earthquake victims)

2000 Miyake Island2000 Mt. Usu1991 Mt. Unzen

All residents evacuatedOver 15,000 evacuated43 Dead or Missing

March 2011 Tôhoku Pacific Coast Off-Shore Earthquake

18,000 plus Dead or Missing(tsunami-victims included)23 Dead or Missing15 Dead68 Dead6,437 Dead or Missing

June 2008 Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku EarthquakeJuly 2007 Niigata Prefecture Chûetsu Off-Shore EarthquakeOctober 2004 Niigata Prefecture Chûetsu EarthquakeJanuary 1995 Southern Hyôgo Prefecture Earthquake●Disasters are possible even though no emergency warnings are issued.
・You are advised to act as early as possible by paying due attention tocautionary notices, warnings, and other weather information.
・You are advised to prepare for possible disasters by checking the locationsof evacuation shelters and evacuation routes.
(see the Emergency Warning Leaflet published by the Meteorological Agency.)

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Kinds of WarningsHuge Tsunami WarningTsunami WarningTsunamiCautionaryNoticetsunami tsunami

tsunamiCriteriaTsunami of 3 meters or higher are predicted.
Tsunami of 1 - 3 meters are predicted.
Tsunami of 20 cm to 1 meter that may cause damage are predicted.

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Nearly 100 fires break out in Nagaoka Cityevery year. Among the causes of fires, arson(including suspected cases of arson) is theOtherstop. Fires that broke out in houses due to lit13 cases (19.4%)
cigarettes and gas ranges account for nearly20% of the total cases.
UnknownDue precaution should always be taken in 14 cases (20.9%)
each household. It is also important to staycalm and take appropriate action in case ofan emergency.

2013Arson(including suspected cases of arson)12 cases (17.9%)

Cigarettes

7 cases (10.3%)

Cooking stoves5 cases (7.5%)

Chimneys/Smoke ductsLamp cords

2 cases (3.0%)

3 cases (4.5%)

Electrical appliances

Playing with fire

3 cases (4.5%)

2 cases (3.0%)

Welding/cutting machines2 cases (3.0%)

Bonfires

2 cases (3.0%)

Bathroom boilers2 cases (3.0%)

Every house, condominium, apartmentbuilding, or other type of residentialbuilding where automatic fire detectorsor sprinklers have not been installedshould have fire alarm devicesinstalled.

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Fire extinguishers are an indispensable tool to help minimize the damage caused byfires. It is recommended that you equip your household with fire extinguishers and thatyou also learn how to use them.
A fire extinguisher deteriorates over a long period of time even if it has not beenused. The applicable life span of a fire extinguisher, if it is stored in good conditions,is eight years. For household use, the life span is roughly five years. Do not use fireextinguishers that are past their expiration date or those with visible abnormalitiessuch as rust or scratches. For proper disposal, ask the store where you purchased theextinguisher or other specific dealers.

The Nagaoka Fire Department

In addition to the above offices, please feel free to contact your nearest fire departmentbranch office.

Of the human casualties during the heavy snowfall of 2012 when the Disaster ReliefAct was applied, the top cause of accidents in Nagaoka City occurred during snowremoval operations on the roof, with 27 incidents. This was followed by 8 accidents thatoccurred during snow clearance around houses, and 3 accidents caused by snowplows.
Looking at the accidents by age group, more than 80% of the accidents occurredwith people over the age of 50. Theeffects of depopulation and aging,which resulted in a shortage of snowremoval workers as well as increasednumbers of senior citizens who wereforced to work alone, appear to havea direct connection to the causes ofaccidents.
Furthermore, the widespread useof snow melting pipes in recent yearshas cleared the snow off of somestreets. As a result, a fall from arooftop could result in serious injury.
Please be very careful.

Owners of houses along roads traditionallyprovide the front part of their property tobuild snow-free pathways by extendingtheir eaves. These covered sidewalksare known as“gangi.”In areas of heavysnowfall such as the Tochio District andcentral Nagaoka, they are importantwalkways in winter. Even on a rainy dayor a hot, sunny day, this space becomesa very valuable place for passers-by andneighbors to enjoy chatting with eachother. Gangi sidewalks are places forcasual communication and these casualrelationships are of great importance inemergencies as well as crime prevention.
To help prevent disaster and crime, wewould like to continue to reflect on thesharing and caring spirit of gangi, whichis built on a belief in mutual support byproviding pedestrians the right to walkthrough private lots.

Subsidies for Households that Need ConsiderationNeed Considerationfor Households that

The City of Nagaoka has emergency supplies of blankets and makeshift toilet facilities in stock. However, every resident is advised to prepare for emergency items necessary to be self-sufficient for at least three days or if possible, about one week. What youneed depends on your/your family's lifestyle. Some items for your pets should beincluded. See also the checklist on the back of the booklet.

The Disaster Message Board isprovided by cell phone companies,and can be used to input yourmessage and check other people'smessages on your cell phone andthe Internet.
Format varies according to cellphone companies. Ask your cellphone company for further information.

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What is the Association of Chuetsu Citizens’ Disaster Prevention and Safety Officers?
The City of Nagaoka establishedthe Chûetsu Citizens’ DisasterPrevention and Safety College in 2006for the purpose of training “ChûetsuCitizens’ Disaster Prevention andSafety Officers” to be the leaders ofdisaster prevention in the community.
In 2007, the Association of ChûetsuCitizens’ Disaster Prevention andSafety Officers consisting of thegraduates of the college startedtheir activities. Currently, theAssociation has departments forGeneral Affairs, Public Relations,Emergency First-Aid Promotion,Self-Disaster-Prevention-Group Support, and Radio Information. Their activities topromote community strength for disaster prevention include the following:① Disaster Prevention ConsultationsIn order to ensure the safety of the community on a daily basis, they accept visitors oninspection tours to the Civic Disaster Prevention Center as well as offer consultationsregarding disaster prevention for disaster-self-prevention groups and neighborhoodassociations at the Civic Disaster Prevention Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday,and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
② Presentations of Disaster Prevention ActivitiesIn collaboration with the City of Nagaoka and the Chûetsu Disaster Preventionand Safety Promotion Organization (a public interest incorporated association), theyintroduce disaster-self-prevention groups with innovative activities. These presentations,which are held about twice a year, also provide participants with information aboutdisaster prevention.
③ Training ProgramsThey dispatch members to disaster-self-prevention groups andneighborhood associations in orderto support lifesaving training programs with AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and fire fighting training programs.
④ Participation in Disaster

Prevention Events

During various disaster preventionevents, they set up booths wherethey publicize the activities of theAssociation of Chuetsu Citizens’Disaster Prevention and Safety Officers and have consultations for neighborhoodcommunities.

For further information:

The Association of Chûetsu Citizens’ Disaster Prevention and Safety Officers0258-77-3918

Make the best use of the Flood Warning Hazard Map●The Flood Warning Hazard Map gives information about possible inundation levels inyour neighborhood if heavy rain causes the following rivers to overflow:The Shinano, the Kariyata, the Saruhashi, the Inaba, the Suyoshi, the Kaki, the Jôdo,the Dôman, the Shôbu, the Ogijô, the Kuro, and the Shibumi●You, along with your family and neighbors, are advised to always think about the routeto evacuation facilities and things to take with you.

How to Check via Online Map・You can refer to「ながおか便利地図」/Nagaoka Benri Chizu (Useful NagaokaMap) on the city’s official website. (http://www2.wagmap.jp/nagaoka)

How to Check via Brochure・You can download the brochure from「計画・様式など」/Keikaku・YôshikiNado (Plans, Forms, and Others) on the city’s disaster prevention website.
(http://www.bousai.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp)
・Copies are also available at the Crisis Management and Disaster PreventionHeadquarters. If you would like a copy, please contact the headquarters.

Access information via the city’s website!
●You can always find useful information about disaster prevention on the city’s officialwebsite. Please make the best use of it to improve your disaster prevention.

Nagaoka Disaster Prevention Website(http://www.bousai.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp)
・ You can check the website for various information about disaster prevention.
Information includes:・Emergency Information fromthe City・Disaster Prevention News・Disaster Records・Evacuation ShelterInformation・Disaster-Self-Prevention GroupInformation・Earthquake Simulation VehicleInformation・Hazard Map・Pamphlet

Nagaoka City Disaster Prevention Weather Information(http://nagaokacity.bosai.info)
・ You can refer to disaster prevention weather information focusing on Nagaoka City.
Information includes:・Rainfall ObservationInformation・Water Level ObservationInformation・Accumulated SnowfallInformation・Live Cameras・Rain Cloud Conditions・Registration for ReceivingWeather Information E-Mail「ながおか便利地図」/Nagaoka Benri Chizu (Useful Nagaoka Map)(on the Nagaoka City Website)(http://www2.wagmap.jp/nagaoka)
・You can easily confirm disaster prevention information via the following e-maps.
Evacuation Shelter Map, Flood Warning Hazard Map, Bear Warning Map, andAED Map

Lay the victim face up and check to see if the victimis breathing or not. Look for chest movement orbreathing through the mouth.
If the victim is not breathing, immediately perform30 chest compressions.
①Place your hands, one on top of the other withthe heel of your bottom hand in the center of thevictim’s chest, three finger-widths up from thebottom of the sternum (breastbone).
②Push down firmly using your weight so thatthe victim’s chest goes down about four or fivecentimeters. These chest compressions shouldbe done at rate of about 100 times per minute(about 18 seconds for 30 compressions).
After giving the victim 30 chest compressions,immediately perform artificial respiration mouthto-mouth twice.
6 Continue repeating the sequence of 30 chest compressions and two artificial breaths until an AEDor an ambulance arrives at the scene.

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Nagaoka City Emergency Management andDisaster Prevention Headquarters1-4-10 Otedori, Nagaoka City,Niigata Prefecture 940-0062First Edition: December 2006Revised Edition: March 2017.
Prepare enough rations to last at least three days(if possible one week) per person.