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Preparation at facilities related to explosives and high-pressure gas related to typhoons and heavy rain

Last Updated August 19, 2021

 In recent years, typhoons, heavy rains, and high tides have caused damage to explosives-related facilities and high pressure gas-related facilities in various parts of the country.
 In Yokohama, high-pressure gas vessels flowed out of the premises of the business site due to the high tide caused by Typhoon No. 15 in September 2019, causing a part of the sea.
There have also been cases of spilling out to the outbreak, and there is concern that typhoons and guerrilla heavy rain will continue.
 Once the damage has occurred, it may have a significant impact not only on the affected offices but also on the surrounding offices and residents.
 We ask that business establishments handling explosives and high pressure gas should refer to the following examples of storm and flood damage countermeasures and promote even more layer of security management.

For fire-drug-related offices

Precautionary Measures

・If the fire storage is damaged due to the collapse of the earth embankment, debris flow, or collision of objects flying due to storms, etc., it is possible for fire drugs to flow outside.
It has sex. Please check the condition of the equipment and the surrounding situation, and maintain the facility.
・Fire drugs stored in the fire storage and outside storage will lose their commercial value if they are damaged by leaching or other means. Smooth rain out of the premises smoothly
Take measures to discharge
(inspection and cleaning of drains, etc.).
・Check the location of the office on a hazard map, etc., and take measures to prevent water immersion.
・There is concern that important documents will be lost and data on equipment due to leaching. Please manage the documents and data in two parts.
・If a power outage occurs due to a disaster, mechanical security does not work, and the risk of theft increases even if the building is not damaged. Not to mention reliable locking
Recheck equipment such as keys, doors and windows, and take measures against anti-crime program.
・Please check the emergency contact system and check the evacuation route and evacuation sites.

Subsequent measures

・Please check the lock of the fire storage, etc., and make sure that the equipment is not damaged.
・Dispose of fire drugs that have lost their original performance or original form due to moisture absorption, degradation, etc. in an appropriate manner.
・In the event of an event such as the collapse of a fire mortar or a levee, etc., promptly take measures to ensure your safety and take emergency measures, and provide emergency services.
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We ask that you take appropriate measures according to the actual situation of the business establishment.

For high-pressure gas business sites

Precautionary Measures

・In order to prevent the high-pressure gas container from falling over, check that it is fixed with a chain, etc., and take measures to prevent falls.
・An object that flew due to the influence of strong winds may collide with high pressure gas equipment, etc., causing gas leakage (high pressure gas accident) due to damage. High
Please check the conditions near the pressure gas equipment, etc., and take measures against strong winds.
・High pressure gas containers may flow out due to the effects of flooding, high tide, etc. Prevent spillage by using net nets, etc. to prevent the container from leaking.
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・Check the situation around the office with a hazard map, etc., and take measures to prevent water immersion.
・Documents and data on high-pressure gas facilities may be leached and lost. Please take measures such as managing the documents and data in two parts.
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・Please check the emergency communication system, evacuation sites and evacuation route.

Subsequent measures

・Please confirm that the equipment has not been damaged or that the damage status of the high pressure gas equipment.
・Check that the container of the high-pressure gas container is not spilled or damaged.
・If an event such as a leak occurs, ensure safety immediately and urgently contact the fire department.
We ask that you take appropriate measures according to the actual situation of the business establishment.

For inquiries to this page

Fire Bureau Prevention Department Security Division

Phone: 045-334-6407

Phone: 045-334-6407

Fax: 045-334-6610

Email address: sy-hoan@city.yokohama.jp

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