Guide to Living in Sanjo

Earthquake (地震/Jishin)

Japan is highly susceptible to earthquakes. In order to minimize damage and injury. Be calm during the event of an earthquake. Please keep the following precautions in mind into consideration.

1. Protect yourself.
2. Turn of all sources of fire immediately.
3. Do not rush outside (Be careful for the falling objects).
4. Open the doors and windows to secure an exit.
5. Take care of elderly people, children, and people who are ill, and communicate with your neighbors.
6. Cooperate with other people in rescue activities.
7. Turn off the gas and circuit breaker before evacuation.
8. Keep away from walls.
9. Listen to broadcast news for accurate information.
10. When you take refuge, go on foot; do not use a car.

Flood (洪水/Kouzui)

Damage due to large amounts of rain can be reduced if one listens to weather reports and take actions accordingly.

What to do if heavy rain continues to fall:

1. Listen to weather reports and or disaster reports through television, radio, internet or through the phone(177).
2. For people that live in lower elevations or areas that have a chance of flooding raise you belongings such as furniture and electronic devices as high as possible.
3. If possible keep cash, passports and other important items as close as possible.
4. If you are going to the evacuation areas, wear a helmet or special naturual disaster hood, and running shoes. Do not go bare feet. Boots are not recommended as you may have difficulty moving around if they fill with water.
5. Do not evacuate alone.
6. Give floatation devices to children and senior citizens. Carry people who are sick or have difficulty walking.
7. When evacuating, go by foot or bicycle. Do not drive your car. If the roads are submerged in water there is a danger of getting hurt by falling into unseen gutters, hence go on foot. Use a stick if possible to check for footing. Depending on the water level, bicycles may be more dangerous.

Survival Bags

When a natural disaster occurs, water, electricity, and gas supplies may be disconnected. It is important to stock emergency supplies such as drinking water, preserved food, fuel, flashlight and a portable radio receiver.

Prepare an emergency bag with necessary items in it, to be able to evacuate quickly in case of emergency. Don’t forget to prepare warm clothes and thermal items in cold season.

Evacuation