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This handbook outlines what people should do in
the case of a disaster.
Disaster includes earthquake, heavy rain, typhoon,landslide, fire, and so on.

Gather accurate information.
Under disastrous circumstances, supply of water,electricity, and/or gas may stop.
Escape to the evacuation area when in danger.
There are many unsafe places.
When a disaster occurs, traffic on the road and railway
may be stopped.
Flight to your home country may not be available soonafter a disaster.
You need to go through a victim registration in order to beeligible for the support system.
Report to a post office near you when you move into a newplace.
Be aware of unscrupulous business and fraud that may
take place at the scene of a disaster.

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Earthquake
Japan is an earthquake-prone country.
No one knows when or where it may occur.
After an earthquake, there is a large aftershock (comesafter the earthquake).
Once it occurs, it may destroy many houses andbuildings.
Consequently, the supply of water, electricity, and gas
may stop.
Tsunami may come.

In Japan, numbers represent the intensity of shaking.
Intensity of 3

People inside a building will feel the shake.

Intensity of 4

Ceiling lights will swing greatly.

Intensity of 5 - Dishes in a cupboard and books on a bookshelf may fall.
Intensity of 5 + Hard to walk without anything to hold on to.
Intensity of 6 - Tiles on the wall and windowpanes may fall off.
Intensity of 6 + Loose furniture will fall.
Intensity of 7

People unable to move around at will.
2When an Earthquake Occurs
When you are inside the room
1. Hide under a table or desk.

2. Put out any fire after theshaking stops.

3. Open a door to secure away out.

4. Put on your shoes toprevent foot injury.

5. Prepare portable
emergency items.

6. Ensure safety and stepoutside.

When Evacuating

Helmet,protective hood

Long sleeves, Pants,
Working gloves(gloves)

Knapsack

FlashlightRadio

Shoes withthick shoe sole3

When you are outside
At School or Office

In an Elevator

Stay away from bookshelves andwindows, and hide under thetable.

Press the buttons for all floors
and step out of the elevator assoon as the door opens.

At Supermarkets or
Department Stores

On a Bus or Train

Follow the instructions of the staff.

Follow the instructions of thestaff, and refrain from rushingout of the door.

While Driving

Near a Building

Near the Sea

Near a Mountain

Pull over to the side of the road,stop the engine and leave thevehicle without pulling the key outof the ignition.

Run away from the sea to a higher
ground to avoid tsunami.

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Stay away from the building or
anything that may collapse orfall down.

Evacuate to a safe place asa mountain or a cliff may
collapse.

What is a Heavy Rain/Typhoon?
Heavy Rain
Heavy rain is likely to occur during the rainy & typhoonseason which is from June to July.
Inundation of houses, flooding of the road, inflow of water into
the underground, all of which occur as results of the sudden
flash flood at the river.

TyphoonTyphoon mostly occurs from July to September.
Rivers overflow and the ocean gets rough with heavy rain andstrong wind.
Signboards and roofing tiles may get blown away by thestrong wind.
Public transportations, such as buses and trains, maybecome unavailable.

＜The Strength of the Wind＞
Wind Velocity
Signboards may get blown away.
20m/s
Wind Velocity
Difficult to stand still.
30m/sWind Velocity Roofing tiles and sliding shutters
40m/s
may get blown away.

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When a Heavy Rain or Typhoon occurs
Prepare yourself for heavy rain / typhoon
1. Take care of thesurroundings.

2. Secure daily life water.

Secure water for daily needs incase of water outage.
Fill up the bath tub with cleanwater.

Ensure the sliding shutters andwindows are locked and fasten
everything that can be blownaway.

3. Stay away from dangerous places.
Dangerous places may include rivers,
seashores and mountain slopes.

What to do when heavy rain/typhoon approaches
1. Check the latest news
on the disaster.

2. Check emergency items.

3. Do not go outside.

4. Follow evacuation instructions.
Evacuate as soon as the evacuation
advisory from the government has
been announced.
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The Danger of Landslide Disasters
Typhoon and heavy rain may cause disastrous conditions at themountain slope, mountain base and cliff.
Evacuate as soon as possible.

1. Debris Flow

Sands and stoneson the mountainslope and the riverbase slide down tothe downstream.

2. Rock Fall

Cliffs collapse andfall off.

3. Landslide

Masses of land slidein a wide range ofareas.

Sediment Disaster Warning Information
The announcement will be made when thedanger level increases.

＜Advisories and Warnings＞
Heavy rain advisory/ warning/
Special Warning

Sediment disaster and flood caused by heavy
rain.

Flood advisory/ warning

Rivers overflow as a result of heavy rain.

Storm advisory/ warning/Special Warning

Disasters caused by strong wind.

High wave advisory/ warning/
Special Warning

High waves caused by strong windHigh tide advisory/ warning/
Special Warning

Flood caused by the rise of sea level due totyphoon, etc.

Be aware to the advisories,
warnings and Special Warning

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When a Fire Occurs
1. Shout “Fire!” and alert people near you.
2. Make an emergency call to １１９（Fire Department）

How to make an emergency call to 1 １９

①Tell the operator whether it is a fire or first-aidemergency.
②Inform the operator of your full address.
“My address is, name of the apartment is.
It’s right beside”③Tell the operator what is happening.
“is on fire!”④Tell the operator your name and contact number.
3. Put out the fire with a fire extinguisher and water.
If a fire extinguisher is not available, try to put
out the fire with a cushion or by covering itwith a wet towel or sheet.
Do not aim water at a hot pot with oil,oil heater or other electric appliances!

How to use a fire extinguisher①Pull out the pin.

Pin▼

②Hold the jet nozzle.
▼③Keep distance.
▼LeverJet nozzle

3ｍ④Clench the lever.

Residential Fire Alarm

It is an alarm device that reacts to smoke and heat.
It is an obligation to install residential fire alarms under
the Fire Service Act.
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4. Evacuate.

If the fire reaches the ceiling evacuate to a safer place.

Smoke can be very harmful as it contains toxic
gases, such as carbon monoxide.

Cover your mouth and nose with a wet handkerchief
or a towel and keep your posture low when evacuating.

5. In a high building, such as an apartment building or
department store, escape using the stairs.

Take the stairs to go down as flame and smoke go up veryquickly.
Do not use an elevator.

6. Once you are out of the building, do not go back in!

To Prevent FireTidy up the surroundings

Kitchen stove

Do not put anything burnablearound your house.

Turn it off before you leave.

Plug

Cigarette

It is dangerous to plug several
electric appliances into oneoutlet.

Do not leave a cigarette lit.

Playing with fire

Oil stove

Do not put matches andlighters within the reach ofsmall children.

Do not put anything burnable
near the oil stove.

9Always be Prepared
1. Hold a family meeting.

Set an evacuation area and a method of communication.

2. Check portable emergency items.
3. Inside the house.

①Stabilize indoor furniture with tools, suchas extension bar, fall prevention sheet andmetal fittings.
Attach shatter prevention film onto windows
and cupboards.
②Avoid putting things in the hallway and theentrance to secure a way out.
③Check emergency items.
Flash light, portable radio, first-aid kits, emergency food,portable gas stove, and so on.

4. Safety check for the house

Carry out earthquake-proof check andanti-seismic reinforcement.
Reinforce the roofing tiles and theantenna.
Repair and reinforce any deterioratingconcrete block wall.

5. Cooperation with neighbors

Community collaboration is essential at
the site of rescue and evacuation.
It is very important to communicate
with neighbors on a regular basis, andparticipate in the local emergency drill.

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List of Emergency Equipment
Portable Emergency Items
Your emergency pack should contain thefollowing necessities.
Place your knapsack near the doorway for easy access.

Valuables

cash, bankbook
seal
medical card
ID cardunderwears
towelsraincoat
warm clothing

Daily goods

MedicalSupplies

first-aid kits
medicine
diapers, sanitary products
tissue paper

Clothing

Foods etc.

drinking water
emergency foods（biscuit、canned food、retort
foods, etc.)
powdered milk, baby bottle
knife, can opener

flash lightradio
batteries
glovesdisposable heating pads
pensplastic bags
cigarette lighter, matches
helmet, protective hood

Always have ready
You will need the following items tokeep you alive for a few days.
Prepare enough for at least 3 days.
Daily goods

Foods etc.

drinking water(3L/day/person)
retort foods, canned foods
biscuit, cracker, pregelatinized ricechocolate, candy, powdered milk
portable gas stove, fuelpot, dishes, chopsticks, papercups,etc.

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flashlight, radio, candles, lantern
wet tissue, toilet paper
blankets, sleeping bags,
disposable heating pads
newspapertools

MemoFire Department

119

Police Department

In case of fire, injury and sickness

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About yourself
Name

Passport No.

Home country

Alien registration /Residet card No.

Address in Japan
TelCellName

TelNameTelFamilyRelativesandFriends

ContactTelContact

Gas

Embassy/Consulate

Electricity

Hospital

Evacuation areaTel

Meeting place after evacuation

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Evacuation
Check the local evacuation area near your house andmake an access map.
Evacuation areas may include schools, public halls,
community centers, etc.
Evacuation areas provide food and places to sleep.

MapLocate a safe routeto your nearest
evacuation area.

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Disaster Information/List of Evacuation Areas
Disaster Information Counters are available in Fukuoka
Prefecture and Cities.
You can also obtain information regarding evacuation
areas on the website.

Fukuoka Prefecture
FukuokaKen BousaiKikikanriKyoku ShoubouBousaiShidouKa
TEL 092-643-3113 Japanese Only

Evacuation Support Map

http://www.bousai.pref.fukuoka.jp/shienmap/index.html

FukuokaKen KokusaikouryuuSenta (Kokusai Hiroba)
Gaikokujin Soudanmadoguchi (consultation for foreigners)
TEL 092-725-9200 Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean are available

Fukutsu City
FukutsuShi SoumuBu BousaiAnzenKa
AnshinAnzenMachidukuriKakari
TEL 0940-43-8107 Japanese Only

Fukutsu City Homepage

http://www.city.fukutsu.lg.jp

Information on Disasters/ContactsFM Radio Station “LOVE FM”
Provide information about earthquake, typhoon, heavy rain
and other disasters in various languages.
Fukuoka 76.1MHzWestern Fukuoka 82.5MHz
Kitakyushu 82.7MHz
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Disaster prevention Info-mail service○The disaster prevention mail service Mamoru-kun is done in Fukuoka
Prefecture○Provide up-to-date information on earthquake, tsunami, typhoon,
heavy rain and others in real time.
○Inform your family and friends that you are safe when a disasteroccurs.
“Mamoru-kun” is available in both English and Japanese.
You can register for “Mamoru kun” service from the following URL. (FreeRegistration）
English URL http://www.bousaimobile.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/en/
Japanese URL http://www.bousaimobile.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/＜ English ＞ ＜ Japanese ＞

Disaster Emergency Message Dial
Disaster Emergency Message Dial is a service which allows you to leaveand listen to messages in the case of a disaster.
You can call from public phones as well as cell phones.
※ Phone calls cannot be made from overseas.

Disaster Emergency Message Dial 171◆ Leave Your Messages

1 7 1 – 1 - □□□-□□□-□□□□ → Follow the voice guide and leave your message.
Your phone number◆ Listen to Other People’s Messages

1 7 1 – 2 - □□□-□□□-□□□□ → Follow the guide and listen to the message.
The other person’s phone number

International Affairs Bureau,
Fukuoka Prefecture
7-7 Higashi-koen, Hakata-ku,
Fukuoka 812-8577

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TEL:092-643-3201 FAX:092-643-3224
April 2017 Edition