(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.
Inquiry】
Fujimi-shi Anshinanzen-ka：tel.049-251-2711
Fujimino-shi Kurashianzen-ka Bosaibohan-kakari：tel.049−262-9017
Miyoshi-machi Chiikishinko-ka Bosaibohan-kakari：tel.049-258-0019

(1) For fires, rescue or ambulance, dial 119
Yell for help when a fire breaks out. In the case of house fire, fire extinguisher works if fire has not reached the ceiling. However, if you feel danger, do not attempt too much and evacuate immediately. Keep your head down in smoke.

(2) Fire extinguisher
There are several types of fire extinguisher (e.g. dry chemical, pressurized water, foam). The way of operation and valid period depend on the type. Learn how to use your extinguisher and check it periodically.

(3) Emergency communication system for the hearing-impaired and speaking-impaired person
Fujimi-shi provides communication system to rescue in case of emergency such as an accident, an emergency case or fire. More details, contact city hall
【Inquiry】
Fujimi-shi Senior citizens’ welfare section: 049-252-7108 (direct line)

（4） e-mail and fax 110
Saitama prefectural police headquarter provides 「FAX 110」 and　「E-mail 110」 for hearing-impaired and speaking-impaired person to call police station when he/she happened to meet an accident or trouble.
E-mail: 110ban@mail.police.pref.saitama.jp
　FAX:   0120-264-110

 Dial 119 to call an ambulance in case of medical emergencies such as a sudden illness or a serious injury. Ambulance service is free of charge. To secure ambulances for emergency, please use your own car or taxi in the case of a minor injury.

(1) Necessary information to ask for ambulance service
(A) Where the patient is
(B) Your name and telephone number
(C) Landmarks around you
(D) Condition of the patient

(2) How to call 119
Tell clearly the type of emergency (fire or medical emergencies) as well as the location and address.
(A) Fire: Kaji desu
(B)Medical emergencies: Kyukyu desu
(C)Please send an ambulance: Kyukyusha wo onegai shimasu