Preparation for a large-scale earthquake-preparation from a daily basis-

Collapse of home affects not only direct damage such as injuries, but also subsequent lives.
Perform an earthquake-resistant diagnosis at home and, if you need to make it earthquake-resistant, ask a professional as soon as possible.

　〇　"Earthquake-resistant diagnosis of my home that anyone can do" (outside site) (to the page of the Japan Building Disaster Prevention Association)
　〇　Seismic diagnosis of wooden private houses using conventional frame method (to the page of Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Disaster Prevention Section)
　〇　Seismic diagnosis cost assistance for condominiums (to the page of Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Disaster Prevention Section)

Inside the house (Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake) Photos provided: Kobe-shi

When a large shaking caused by an earthquake occurs, large furniture and home appliances fall down, and the contents of cupboards and shelves with doors are scattered.
In addition, the window glass may break and scatter due to distortion due to large shaking.
These damages can not only cause injuries, but also hinder evacuation. .

Check the measures in your home and reduce the damage.

The window glass is vulnerable to deformation caused by the shaking of the earthquake and breaks quickly.
If the window glass breaks, you may get the following injuries:
　・ The broken glass touches.
　・ I'm injured by stepping on the shards.
　・ Cut your hand when clearing up
To prevent glass from scattering, attach a shatterproof film and take measures.
Also, be sure to close the curtains when you go to bed.

Fire is one of the causes of widespread damage in the earthquake. In areas where wooden houses are dense, one fire can spread one after another, causing damage to a wide area of the area.
More than 60% of the causes of fires in the past Great East Japan Earthquake (excluding unknown causes) are considered to be related to electricity, and most of them occur when power is resumed after a temporary power outage. Fire "is the cause.
In order to prevent this energized fire, it is important to "drop off the breaker" when leaving the house due to evacuation, etc. However, when a large shaking occurs, it may not be possible to drop the breaker, such as when you are not at home Therefore, it is effective to shut off electricity by installing a "seismic breaker" that automatically shuts off the breaker when a shaking of a certain size is detected.

In the unlikely event of a fire, fire extinguishing activities by residents can prevent the spread of fire by conducting fire fighting before the fire starts.
Participate in local disaster drill on a daily basis and learn how to operate fire hydrants and stand pipes.

The important thing in food stockpiling is to stock a large amount of "food that is stored at room temperature that is eaten daily". For example

・Rice
・Dry noodles such as soba, pasta, and somen
・Canned food
・Instant ramen
・Retort food (curry and pasta sauce)
・Cereal or cracker
・Confectionery

Stock up a lot of things you eat on a daily basis, such as what you can eat as it is, or you can eat with simple cooking, so that there is always an unopened surplus.
By doing so, you can eat what you usually eat in the event of a disaster, greatly reducing the burden on your mind and body.
Stock up on portable gas stove and water so that you can cook to some extent even in the event of a power outage or gas supply outage.