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Measures against people unable to return home
Last Updated September 2, 2024
Most railways in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which observed shaking with a seismic intensity of 5 or more, stopped operating due to a massive earthquake called M9.0, which occurred off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku region at 14:46 on March 11, 2011. Was.
Since the earthquake occurred during the daytime on weekdays, many commuters and students were staying in offices and schools in central Tokyo, and many people were deprived of their return home. Based on the lessons learned, the city is implementing people unable to return home measures as follows.
Efforts to curb the occurrence of people unable to return home
Information about temporary accommodation facilities in people unable to return home
Support by walking home support stations in the event of a disaster
Preparedness by individuals and companies and safety confirmation in the event of a disaster
Inquiries to this page
Regional Disaster Prevention Section, General Affairs Bureau Crisis Management Department
Telephone: 045-671-3456
Telephone: 045-671-3456
Fax: 045-641-1677
Email address: so-chiikibousai@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 539-431-194