TYPHOON GUIDE
Applicable to United States Forces Japan (Okinawa) Installations and Personnel

2024 Ed. 1

Image of Typhoon Khanun - 2023

Coordinated by Kadena Air Base
Office of Emergency Management
DSN: 634-4404

TABLE OF CONTENTS
What are Typhoons? .................................................................. 3
Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (TCCOR) ................ 4
Housing Residents Actions ........................................................ 6
Facility Manager Actions ............................................................ 7
TCCOR Visual Aids .................................................................... 8
Sandbag Readiness ................................................................... 9
Sandbag Fill Locations ............................................................... 10
DoDEA TCCOR Guide ............................................................... 13
After the Storm ........................................................................... 16
Filing a Claim for Damage .......................................................... 17
Kadena Connect App ................................................................. 18
Family Accountability .................................................................. 18
Army Mass Notification Warning System.................................... 18
Installation Warning System (AtHoc) ......................................... 19
How to Receive Emergency Notifications in English ................. 20
US Naval Hospital Considerations ............................................. 21
Emergency Numbers ................................................................. 22
Emergency Family Plan ............................................................. 24
Emergency Kit ............................................................................ 25
Online Resources ....................................................................... 26

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What are Typhoons?
Typhoons are tropical cyclones that form in the Pacific Ocean.
The Okinawa prefecture and surrounding areas are prime
breeding grounds for these storms. High humidity, and warm
water temperatures, provide ideal climates for typhoons. Whentyphoons develop, they pose serious threats to the local community. Winds can read extreme levels (greater than 150 mph),
which can send debris flying through the air. Additionally, storm
surges can occur, raising water levels and intensifying waves
caused by high winds.
Typhoon season in Okinawa starts on June 1st and continues
through November 30th each year. This is the most likely time
for typhoons to occur, but they can occur at any point throughout the year if the right conditions are present. If a typhoon
does occur, Okinawa prepares for the storm by executing actions outlined in Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness(TCCOR).
TCCORs are graduated states of readiness based on the forecast of 50 knots (58 mph) winds. TCCOR declarations areorders: take them seriously! While conditions may not lookbad where you are, they can change quickly and you can becaught in a violent storm without warning. Typhoons can accelerate rapidly, causing a drastic shift in the surrounding climate,causing a violent storm without warning. Changes in TCCOR
levels are broadcasted over AFN radio (89.1 FM) and published on the AFN Okinawa and Kadena Air Base official Facebook pages.

3Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness(TCCOR)TCCOR 5 (Only used outside of normal Typhoon season)• Destructive winds are possible within 96 hours.
Monitor weather channels and base information.
Check personal emergency kits. Units should
review TCCOR procedures.
TCCOR 4 (Default TCCOR level, unless otherwise specified 1 Jun - 30 Nov)
• Destructive winds are possible within 72 hours.
Obtain emergency supplies. Families should review
their NEO kits in case evacuation is declared after
the storm passes.
TCCOR 3• Destructive winds are possible within 48 hours.
Fill vehicle and grill gas tanks. Ensure sufficientmoney (have cash in yen and dollars) and important
documents are easily accessible.
TCCOR 2• Destructive winds are anticipated within 24 hours.
Secure outside items, or move indoors if possible.
TCCOR 1
• Destructive winds are anticipated within 12 hours.
Move sensitive items (e.g., TVs, electronics, items
that can be easily damaged) away from windows
and cover them with plastic.

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TCCOR (Continued)
TCCOR 1 CAUTION (1C)
• High winds (35 knots) are occurring. Stop all
Non-Essential Travel/remain indoors. All non-essential travel is suspended. Non-essential personnel
should remain indoor.
TCCOR 1 EMERGENCY (1E)
• Destructive winds (50 knots sustained or 60 knot
gusts) are occurring. Outdoor movement prohibited,remain indoors and away from windows.
TCCOR 1 RECOVERY (1R)
• Destructive winds have subsided and are no longer
forecasted to occur. Outdoor movement prohibited/remain indoors. Essential base recovery is occurring.
All personnel should stay indoors away from windows.
STORM WATCH• Strong winds are possible due to proximity of a tropical
cyclone.
ALL CLEAR• Destructive winds have passed and are no longer forecasted to occur and recovery efforts are considered complete. Resume normal activities.

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Military Housing Resident Actions
TCCOR 5

• Review all other TCCOR level actions.

TCCOR 4

• Stock up and maintain 72 hours worth of emergency supplies.

TCCOR 3• Fill vehicles and gas grill tanks with fuel.
• Clean debris from all gutters and storm drains in surrounding areas.

TCCOR 2

• Secure trash bin area other outside items. (Trash pick-up ceases).
• Place sandbags on doorsills.

TCCOR 1

• Fill bathtubs with water for flushing toilets.
• Turn refrigerator/freezer to MAX setting.
• DoDEA students are sent/remain home.
• Individuals in low lying areas where flooding may occur may moveinland.

TCCOR 1C

• Pregnant women at 37 weeks (34 weeks w/twins) report to Naval
Hospital.
• Pick up children from CDC/SAP ASAP.
• Commissary/AAFES closed.
• Monitor AFN/Shogun weather for updates.

TCCOR 1E/1R• Report damage/utility outages to Housing Maintenance(634-4663).
• Be patient and remain indoors.

STORM WATCH• Monitor for changes in TCCOR and services closure information.

ALL CLEAR• Report damage/outages to Housing Maintenance.
• Reset fridge/freezer settings.
• Remove sandbags from doorsills.

6Facility Manager Actions
TCCOR 5

• Review all other TCCOR level actions.

TCCOR 4

• Ensure personnel have been identified to survey the building following atyphoon.
• Ensure facility back up power is operable/fuel filled to at least 3/4 of atank.

TCCOR 3

• Ensure assigned vehicles are checked and fuel tanks full.

TCCOR 2

• Secure food for individuals required to stay in the facility.
• Secure loose trash and assets around facility.
• Place sandbags across all doorsills except for the entrance door.

TCCOR 1• Bag all computers and sensitive electronics near windows.

TCCOR 1C

• All non-essential personnel are released to their place of residence.
EXCEPTION: unless directed by their chain of command to ride-out thestorm or monitor communications at an alternation location.
• Monitor AFN/Shogun weather for updates.

TCCOR 1E/1R• Remain indoors unless directed by chain of command to ride-out storm,
monitor communications, or support damage assessment efforts.

STORM WATCH• Secure loose trash and assets around facilities.

ALL CLEAR• Complete walkthrough Report damage/utility outages to base damage
control center, for Kadena report to 18 CES Unit Control Center (DSN:
634-1915, 6456).
• Consolidate debris from within 150 ft of facility to the parking lot/road.
• Remove sandbags from doorsills.

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TCCOR Visual Aids
Facility managers for all USFJ installations on Okinawa should
post TCCOR visual aids at all entrances of high traffic areas.
TCCOR visual aids are located on the Department of the Air Force
E-Publishing website. (https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/)

KADENAABVA 10-2502

KADENAABVA 10-2503

KADENAABVA 10-2505

KADENAABVA 10-2504

KADENAABVA 10-2507
KADENAABVA 10-2506

KADENAABVA 10-2508

KADENAABVA 10-2509

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Sandbag Readiness
Facility Managers, Military Family Housing residents, and personnel living off installation should prepare sandbags as early as possible. Place sandbags across doorsills during TCCOR 2. Sandbags
are free to Military Family Housing (MFH) residents at the Eagle
Hardware Store. Plastic (if used) is self-procured. See pages 10-13
for sand fill locations.

Build/pre-stage ASAP!

Use sandbags to weighdown bins!

Position sandbags during
TCCOR 2

Best practice:
Place plastic first9

Sandbag Fill Locations
Kadena Air Base (MFH Only)
Bldg. 1474

Sand Pit

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Kadena Eagle Hardware (Bldg. 1474): Mon-Fri 0800-1700;
Sat 0900-1300; Closed last Sat of month MFH Residents Only

Kadena Air Base (Facility Manager Only)Doug

las Blvd.

Parking lot across from Bldg. 721 (MPF) (Open 24/7)

Sand Pit

Bldg. 721

Behind Bldg. 3522 (Air Power Cafe) (Open 24/7)

Bldg.
3522

Sand
Pit

Flight Line
Express

Recycle Center (Open Mon-Sat 0730-1700; closed Sun

Sand Pit

Douglas Blvd.

Gate 310

Sandbag Fill Locations (Continued)
Camp Foster
Sand Pit

Camp Foster Sand Pit
Eagle Hardware Bldg. 5635

Bldg.
5625

Hours of operation:
Monday thru Friday
0800 to 1700

MCAS Futenma

Units will be notified by Installation, Logistics, Support (ILS) when the lot
is open for sandbag filling, generally at TCCOR-3, but no later than TCCOR-2. Units will provide their own sandbags and filling tools.

MCASF Gravel Lot(As Scheduled)Camp Kinser

Bldg.
500
Operations Warehouse: Bldg. 500, Depot Blvd
Camp Kinser Operations 315-637-1771

Camp Kinser (MFH Only)Camp Kinser Eaglette MFH Self
Help Bldg. 424; Mon-Fri 0730-1630
424-637-2533
MFH Residents Only

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Bldg.
424

Sandbag Fill Locations (Continue)
Camp Schwab (MFH Only)

MCCS Beach area by Bldg. 3219. (Open 24/7)

Camp Hansen

Sand Pit
Bldg.
2725
Just North of Bldg. 2725; 24/7 623-4724 (as needed/first come first served)

Camp Courtney

Bldg. 4118

Camp Courtney Eaglette Military Family Housing (MFH) Self Help East side of
Bldg. 4118; Open Mon-Sat 0800-1600 MFH Residents Only

Torii Station
Sandbag filling area
(no equipment provided)(Open 24/7)

12Department of Defense Education Activity(DoDEA) Okinawa District TCCOR Guide
Applicable to all TIME: 0500-1159
DODEA Schools

TCCOR 1

TCCOR 1C

1200-1459

1500-0459

No school forstudents ONLY
if declared
before 0500.
Otherwise, all
bus routes andschool operations will continue on anormal schedule. After
school activities are cancelled. All
DoDEA employees report
to work asscheduled fornormal duty
hours.

School willcontinue andstudents will
go home at
the normal
time, buses
will runnormal routes.
After school
activities arecancelled.
Normal duty
hours for all
DoDEA employees.

No school forstudents if thecondition
exists prior to
0500 onnormal schooldays. After
school activities are cancelled. Normal
duty hours for
all DoDEA
employees.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. Tune
to AFN radio,
TV or official
internet sources for current
information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. Tune
to AFN radio,
TV or official
internet sources for current
information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. Tune
into AFN radio,
TV or official
internet sources for current
information.

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DoDEA Okinawa District TCCOR Guide(Continued)
Applicable to all
DODEA Schools

TCCOR 1E

TCCOR 1R

TIME: 0500-1159

1200-1459

1500-0459

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. Tune
to AFN radio,
TV or official
internet sources for current
information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. Tune
to AFN radio,
TV or official
internet sources for current
information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. Tune
to AFN radio,
TV or official
internet sources for current
information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. ONLY
Facilitydamageassessment
teams willreport for duty.
Tune to AFN
radio, TV or
official internet sources for
current information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. ONLY
Facilitydamageassessment
teams willreport for duty.
Tune to AFN
radio, TV or
official internet sources for
current information.

No school forstudents orwork forDoDEA employees. ONLY
Facilitydamageassessment
teams willreport for duty.
Tune to AFN
radio, TV or
official internet sources for
current information.

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DoDEA Okinawa District TCCOR Guide(Continued)
Applicable to all TIME: 0500-1159
DODEA Schools

STORM
WATCH

NORMALLEVEL
TCCOR 5

(Dec 1 - May 31)

TCCOR 4

(Jun 1 - Nov 30)

1200-1459

1500-0459

No school forstudents if
preceded by
TCCOR-1, 1-C
or 1-E. All
DoDEA employees reportfor duty within
two hours of
the first
announcement during
normal duty
hours.

No school forstudents if
preceded by
TCCOR-1, 1-C
or 1-E. All
DoDEA employees reportfor duty within
two hours of
the first
announcement during
normal duty
hours.

No school forstudents if
preceded by
TCCOR-1, 1-C
or 1- E. All
DoDEA employees reportfor duty within
two hours of
the first
announcement during
normal duty
hours.

No school forstudents if
declared after
0500 AND
preceded by
TCCOR-1, 1-C
or 1-E. Buses
are notified
before departure. All
DoDEA employees report
to work asscheduled fornormal duty
hours.

No school forstudents if
preceded by
TCCOR-1, 1-C
or 1-E. All
DoDEA employees report
to work asscheduled fornormal duty
hours.

Regular schoolschedule forstudents if
declared prior
to 0500 on
normal schooldays. A or B
day schedules
will be posted
on official
news sources.
All DoDEA
employees
report to work
as scheduled
for normal
duty hours.

15After the StormUSE CAUTION
Be aware that there may be glass, debris, power lines, fires, and potentially harmful items displaced from the typhoon. You should not leave
your safe area until notified by authorities that it is safe to do so. You
must allow recovery personnel to do their job safely and efficiently.
When unauthorized personnel are out roaming the streets and taking in
the damage, they endanger both themselves and the recovery crews.
Please stay put until told to leave, unless you have an emergency.
When you are finally authorized to leave your safe area, use extreme
caution. Check the area around your quarters, and help your neighbors,
especially families of deployed members. Be sure to check common
areas where children play. Base recovery crews will complete initialchecks in these areas, but it is recommended to double check the area
before children return in case something was overlooked. Ensure you
remove sandbags from doorsills to prevent safety concerns and help
mitigate pest infiltration.

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Filing a Claim for Damage
If you have private insurance, you must first file with your insurancecompany. If you suffered loss or damage to your personal property due
to a typhoon, and you meet both of the criteria outlined below, you canfile a claim through your service specific claim department listed below:
Criteria 1: You are an active duty member, a reservist on active duty,
or a civilian Employee of the Department of Defense and you are notconsidered a local inhabitant of the area.
Criteria 2: The property was located in your assigned or authorized
quarters, or located on base when it was damaged. Please see below
information on contacting your respective branch claims section:▪ Air Force Claims: DSN 634-3300▪ Army Claims: DSN 652-4742▪ Marine Corps Claim: DSN 645-7460▪ Navy Claims: DSN 634-8241
CLAIM FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY INCIDENT TO SERVICEPART I – TO BE COMPLETED BY CLAIMANT (See back for Privacy Act Statement and Instructions.)
1. NAME OF CLAIMANT (Last, First, Middle Initial)
2. BRANCH OF SERVICE
3. RANK OR GRADE
4. SOCIAL SECURTY NUMBER

USMC

LAST, First
5. HOME ADDRESS (Street, City, State and Zip code)

LEAVE BLANK

6. CURRENT MILITARY DUTY ADDRESS (If applicable) (Street, City, State and Zip code

USE MAILING ADDRESSPSC ###, BOX XXFPO AP XXXXXCOMPLETE UNIT ADDRESS with Section you work in+ FPO AP #####

7. HOME TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

8. DUTY TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

DSN WORK Phone

Cell Phone

10. CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS OR DAMAGE (Explain in detail. Include date, place, and all relevant facts. Use additional sheets if necessary.)

9. AMOUNT CLAIMED

Mandatory block must match DD
1844

Be very specific, like telling a story in the order that things happened. When, where, who, how and why. This is the block that explains
why you are claiming the amount in block 9. For example if you have repair estimates or rental car or cleaning mold cost, you need tomshow and explain here how you got the total in block 9 and all other information. If this was an unusual occurrence, you need to show
why or who can verify, i.e. flooding in a parking lot requires a commander’s statement saying this does not happen and is unusual. If
this block is not large enough you can leave this block empty and type on a separate sheet of paper. Include here ONE page
At the bottom of this block type your military email address.

ai

ATTACHED or how many pages are attached. If you are attaching photos you can list in this block # photos attached.

Cl

You can google this form and type on it, a handwritten form will not be turned away but a typed form is preferred.
YES

11. DID YOU HAVE PRIVATE INSURANCE COVERING YOUR PROPERTY? (E.g., say “Yes” on a shipment or quarters claim if you had transit, renters or
homeowner’s insurance; say “Yes” on a vehicle claim if you had vehicle insurance. Attach a copy of your policy.)

NO

pl
e

12. HAVE YOU MADE A CLAIM AGAINST YOUR PRIVATE INSURER? (If “Yes” attach a copy of your correspondence. If you have insurance covering your loss,
you must submit a demand before you submit a claim against the Government.)
13. HAS A CARRIER OR WAREHOUSE FIRM PAID YOU OR REPAIRED ANY OF YOUR PROPERTY? (If “Yes,” attacha copy of your correspondence with the carrier or warehouse firm.)
14. DID ANY CLAIMED ITEMS BELONG TO THE GOVERNMENT OR SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOU OR YOUR FAMILY MEMBER? (If “Yes” indicate this on
your “List of Property and Claims Analysis Chart, “DD Form 1844)
15. WERE ANY OF THE CLAIMED ITEMS ACQUIRED OR HELD FOR SALE, OR ACQUIRED OR USED IN A PRIVATE PROFESSION OR BUSINESS? (If “Yes”
indicate this on the “Claims Analysis Chart, “ DD Form 1844.)
16. UNDER PENALTY OF LAW, I DECLARE THE FOLLOWING AS PART OF SUBMITTING MY CLAIM:

Sam

If any missing items, which I am claiming, are recovered, I will notify the office paying the claim. (For shipment claims.) Missing items were packed by the
carrier; they where owned prior to shipment but not delivered at destination; after my property was packed, I/my agent checked all rooms in my dwelling to makesure nothing was left behind.
I assign to the United States ant right or interest I have against a carrier, insurer, or other person for the incident for which I am claiming; I authorize myinsurance company to release information concerning my insurance coverage.
I authorize the United States to withhold from my pay or accounts any payments made to me by a carrier, insurer, or other persons to the extent I am paid on
this claim, and for any payment made on this claim in reliance on information which is determined to be incorrect or untrue. I have not made any other claim against
the United States for the incident for which I am claiming. I understand that if any information I provide as part of my claim is false, I can be prosecuted.
17. SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT (or designated agent)

Must be signed and dated on the date it is delivered to the Legal Office, not earlier. Must be original
signature. You have two years from the date of the incident to file a claim.

18. DATE SIGNED(YYYY/MM/DD)PART II – CLAIMS APPROVAL (To be completed by Claims Office)
19. PROCEDURES (X one)a. SMALL CLAIMS
b. REGULAR CLAIMS

20. AMOUNT AWARDED. The claim is cognizable and meritorious under 31 U.S.C. 3721; the claimant is a proper claimant; the property isreasonable and useful; the loss has been verified in accordance with applicable procedures as prescribed by the controlling departmental
regulation; and the following award is substantiated:$

21. SIGNATURES (Signatures at a and c not required if small claims procedure is utilized)
a. CLAIMS EXAMINER

e. TYPED NAME AND GRADE OF APPROVING AUTHORITY

b. DATE SIGNED(YYYY/MM/DD)

c. REVIEWING AUTHORITY

d. DATE SIGNED(YYYY/MM/DD)

f. SIGNATURE OF APPROVING AUTHORITY

g. DATE SIGNED(YYYY/MM/DD)

Tracks of all tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific
Ocean between 1980 and 2005 Okinawa is the red dot on
the map above
DD FORM 1842, MAY 2000

PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE

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Kadena Connect App
Kadena Connect for Android and iOS users! This app features:• Emergency Contact List
• Kadena Taxi Services• Non-Emergency Contact List
• Resources• Policies
Check it out for yourself!

Family Accountability
An online accountability system is available to families in any service. The purposeof the system is for a member to update their status, or to check on members andtheir families if they are in an area affected by a disaster. To register, just log on andfollow the steps.
•

Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS)▪ https://afpaas.af.mil/•

Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS)▪ https://navyfamily.navy.mil/•

U.S. Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS)▪ https://adpaas.army.mil•

Marine Online▪ https://www.mol.usmc.mil/mol

Army Mass Notification Warning System
To receive messages, log onto website with CAC and fill out pertinent information.
There is no limit to number of phone numbers or emails that can receive messages. For more information, contact your unit EEP warden or DPTMS Alert! Manager
at 652-4702.
• https://alert.csd.disa.mil/DOD/
Account/DoDNoticeAndConsent

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Installation Warning System (AtHoc)
To receive notifications using AtHoc, follow the steps listed below.
Questions regarding AtHoc notifications can be sent to 18 WG Command Post or your installation’s Emergency Management office.
1.) Right click on the white globe with purple ring located in your bottom
right task bar of your work computer.
2.) Choose "Access Self Service."3.) Go to "My Profile" tab and click "Edit" in the top right hand corner.
4.) Under "My Profile," enter your user information. At a minimum, you
should have your work phone, mobile phone and text messaging; thelast two fields will be where you add your government cell phone
number (if applicable). It is highly recommend you add your dependents' numbers and a personal email address as well.
NOTE 1: DO NOT use the US Flag with "315" in the phone number
boxes
NOTE 2: Ensure you follow the format for the mobile phone numbers
provided below the box. For example, 011+8210+last eight digits ofnumber; 09012345678 becomes 011821012345678.
5.) Click save and close.

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Automatic Alerts for Disasters and Attacks
Japan J-ALERT Emergency Broadcast System
J-ALERT is Japan’s emergency broadcast system launched in 2004, used to quickly
and automatically disseminate information from the government to the public via satellite and an array of equipment set up nationwide, in cases of natural disasters suchas earthquakes, tsunami or floods, or attacks on Japan such as missile launches.
The J-ALERT system sends alerts as follows:
Transmission Always Automatic - Missile Launch, Terrorist Attack, Military Attack,
Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic Eruption, Weather Emergency etc.
Transmission Automatic Depending on Location - Regional Details about Earthquake,
Tsunami, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Flood etc.
Transmission Not Usually Done - Specific River Flood Levels, Weather Warnings,
Volcano Warnings etc.
How can I get J-ALERT Alerts?
The “NHK World TV” app on iOS and Android can provide alerts in English from the
J-ALERT emergency broadcast system, but receiving is on an “opt in” basis. install
this app from your app store, and in its notification settings, set it to receive quake, tsunami and/or breaking news alerts.

To receive J-ALERT’s in English
1.) Download NHK World Japan App.
2.) Within the app settings, set push
notifications to English and set
toggles to receive quake, tsunami,
and breaking news alerts.

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US Naval Hospital Considerations
At TCCOR 1-C, routine admission to the US Naval Hospital atCamp Foster and all branch medical clinics on the island are suspended until TCCOR-Storm Watch or All Clear are declared. Emergency care is still available at the US Naval Hospital. Appointments
cancelled due to typhoon conditions should be rescheduled by calling the appropriate clinics.
All expectant mothers who are 37 weeks (34 weeks with twins orhigh risk pregnancies) or greater gestation are advised to report to
the US Naval Hospital, Camp Foster. Upon arrival, expectant
mothers are expected to check-in at the Information Desk. Expectant mothers will be residing in the hospital during the emergency
phase of the storm. Bring all prescription medications, personal
toilet articles, a change of clothing, snacks (food options are limited), credit card for meals, sleeping bag and pillow. If you bring aradio, it must have earphones. Due to limited space in the Naval
Hospital, you may bring only ONE adult with you (no children orpets due to safety concerns)
Approximate cost for meals in the galley:$3.45 – Breakfast$5.85 – Lunch$5.10 – Dinner21

Emergency Numbers
KADENA AIR BASE:
Off Base Emergency Number
Dial 1-1-9 From a Cell: 098-934-5911
On Base Emergency (DSN)
Dial 9-1-1 Command Post (DSN)
Dial 634-1800

CAMP FOSTER:
Off Base Emergency Number
Dial 1-1-9
From a Cell: 098-911-1911
On Base Emergency (DSN)
Dial 9-1-1

DoDEA Schools Contact Information
Amelia Earhart Intermediate School (AEIS)

634-1329

Bechtel Elementary School (BES)

622-7504

Bob Hope Elementary School (BHES)

634-4524

Kadena Elementary School (KES)

634-3441

Kadena Middle School (KMS)

634-0217

Kadena High School634-1712

Killen Elementary School (ECK)645-7760

Kinser Elementary School (KSES)

637-3008

Kubasaki High School (KHS)

645-6888

Lester Middle School (LMS)645-7787

Ralph F. Stearley Primary School (RSPS)

634-0093

Ryukyu Middle School (RMS)

634-4849

Zukeran Elementary School (ZES)645-2576

Law Enforcement Desk634-2475

Human Resources634-2330

DSO-District Superintendent Office634-120422

Emergency Numbers (Continued)
AIR FORCE
Emergency Management634-4404

Kadena Command Post

634-1800

Weather634-3129/4515

Public Affairs

634-3813

Red Cross634-1294
NAVY

Emergency Manager

634-9331

White Beach Dispatch

622-1410
ARMY

Emergency Manager

652-4943/4385

Provost Marshall Desk Sergeant652-4715

Antiterrorism Officet652-5920/4702
MARINE CORPS

Emergency Manager

645-2322/6206

Red Cross645-3800/3801

Facility Maintenance645-7294/7295/7296

Emergency Dispatch (911) Okinawa

098-911-1911

OFF BASE
Local Police

110

Local Fire Dept

119

Local Coast Guard

118

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Emergency Family Plan
Collect important contacts information, including contact
information for locations your family frequents.
Map out and practice evacuation routes from each room inyour home.
Establish a family communications plan and rally point.
Contact schools, daycare providers, workplaces, andapartment buildings your family uses to review theirsite-specific emergency plans.
Identify where the utility shut-off location is in your homeand how to use it.
Write down safety considerations/skills and practice withyour family.
Emergency Contact information:

Important Addresses:

Emergency Rally point/routes:

Other Emergency Information:24

Emergency Kit Check-List(Maintain a minimum of 3 days of supplies, recmmend up to 14 days)

Water (one gallon of water a day per person/pet).
Non-perishable foods for family and pets, don’t
forget a can opener.
Infant formula and diapers.
Battery powered radio and a NOAA Weather
Radio with tone alerts.
Flashlight/lanterns/chargers/portable powerbank/extra batteries.
First aid kit and dust masks.
Hand wipes, garbage bags and plastic ties for
personal sanitation, in case of water outage.
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items.
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
A change of clothing: long sleeved shirt, longpants, and sturdy shoes.
Prescription medications and glasses.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper.
(Bleach can be used as a disinfectant when diluted nine parts
water to one part bleach. In an emergency, you can use it to treat
water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per
gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe, or bleaches withadded cleaners.)

Cash or traveler’s checks and change (Yen & Dollars).
Important documents such as insurance policies,
identification, passports, and bank account records in a waterproof/portable container.
Emergency reference material such as a first aid
book or information from ready.gov.
Entertainment during power outages, like books,
games, puzzles, paper and pencil, or other activities for children.
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Online Resources
Listen to AFN - http://www.afnpacific.net/Local-Stations/Okinawa/
Air Force Be Ready - http://www.beready.af.mil/
Ready Army - https://ready.army.mil
Air Force Claims - https://claims.jag.af.mil/no_insur.php
Navy Claims - https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal-services/code-15/personnel/
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate DSN: 315-632-3974
Ready.gov - https://www.ready.gov
Wind Radar - https://www.windy.com/26.589127.542?25.464%2C127.542%2C7
Japan Meteorological Agency - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html
Joint Typhoon Warning Center - https://www.facebook.com/JointTyphoonWarningCenter/
Kadena Air Base Shogun Weather - https://www.kadena.af.mil/Agencies/Local-Weather/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KadenaAirBase/
Facility Manager Typhoon Checklist (CAC required)https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/kadena/18CEG/18%20CES/CEX/Emergency%20We ather%20Information%20and%20Hazard%20Informati/Facility%20Manager %20Typhoon%20Checklist.pdf
U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa - https://www.facebook.com/USAGOkinawa/?fref=nf
Marine Corps Installations Pacific Public Affairs Office Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OkinawaMarines/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/okinawamarines
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OkinawaMarines
Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa - https://www.facebook.com/COMFLEACTOKI/

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Online Resources (Continued)
Listen to AFN

Air Force Be Ready

Ready Army

Air Force Claims

Shogun Weather

Wind Radar

Navy Claims

Ready.gov

Kadena FB

USAGO FBMCIPAC FBCFAO FB

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICESON OKINAWA
Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO)
DSN: 634-9331
Kadena Air BaseDSN: 634-4404
Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC) EM
DSN: 645-2322
Cell: 080-8961-3016
https://www.mcipac.marines.mil/
Marine Corps Base Butler EM
DSN: 645-6206
Email: mcbbutler_em@usmc.mil
U.S Army Garrison, Okinawa (USAG Okinawa)
DSN: 652-4943/4385

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