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(1)
If you are at home…
Judging from the past experiences, major tremors do not last longer
than a minute. If you are upstairs, stay there and cover yourself with
futon to avoid being injured. Even if fire occurs, it will not spread
immediately. Do not panic, function calmly.
(A) If you feel a tremor, turn off all sources of fire.
Turn the gas off at the main and plug off electronic appliances.
(B) Protect yourself.
Anchor furniture beforehand to avoid falling down.
(C) Do not rush outside.
(D) Secure an exit.
Consider in advance where to exit in an emergency.
(E) Beware of glass shards.
Prepare a flashlight and footwear near yourself in case of blackout.
(F) Evacuate on foot,
(2)
If you are outside...
Beware of falling or collapsed objects. Be away from a concrete or
stone wall, a cliff, and a riverside. Walk along a wide street.
Evacuate to a safe building nearby to avoid falling glass shards if you
are in inner city.
(3)
If you are in an
underground city...
Do not panic; cover yourself behind a wall or a post. Underground
cities are resistant to earthquakes, but blackout or fire may cause
chaos. Follow attendants' instructions. You should reach an exit as
long as you walk along a wall.
(4)
If you are in a
department store or a theater...
Do not rush to an exit. Follow attendants' instructions and act calmly
(5)
If you are on a train or
a bus...
Prepare against a crash halt. It may be dangerous to rush outside
immediately from an emergency exit. Do not panic, follow crews'
instructions calmly.
(6)
If you are in an
elevator...
Hit all floors and get off at the nearest floor. If the elevator is
caught between floors, call an emergency center using emergency
telephone and wait for the rescue. The most important thing is to calm
down.
(7)
Preparations on a routine
basis
(A) Participate in emergency drills to learn how to behave in an
emergency.
(B) Hold family meetings on disaster prevention. Make sure the location
of emergency supplies and check evacuation areas, sites and routes.
(C) Check and reinforce the earthquake-resistance of the building (e.g.
posts, a foundation, roofing tiles).
(D) Reinforce concrete and stone walls to prevent from collapsing.
(E) Anchor furniture to prevent from falling down.
(F) Install a fire extinguisher.
(G) Have emergency supplies ready
(8)
Disaster prevention
activities of the city (town)
The city (town)
establishes the disaster management office when a
serious disaster breaks out or is predicted. The disaster management
office is organized with the mayor as a general manager and municipal
officers and volunteer firemen as staff. It works for emergency measure
to secure citizens' lives, property and safety.
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