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To business operators of poisonous and deleterious substances and business operators

At a business office handling poisonous substances damaged by storms and floods of Typhoon No. 15 and Typhoon No. 19 in 2019, several accidents occurred in which poisonous substances leaked or leaked from storage tanks and storage tanks. From the viewpoint of preventing the spill and leakage of poisonous substances, we ask that you fully understand the following and take appropriate measures.

Last Updated March 26, 2020

Precautionary measures during normal times

Refer to hazard maps, etc., and check whether facilities for storing poisonous substances exist in the inundation area or landslide warning area, and also check the rainfall and the inundation height associated with high tides. .
If it is located in a caution area such as flooding, consider necessary measures to avoid or reduce the risk of damage assuming the occurrence of flooding, etc. to the extent possible and emergency measures in the event of leakage, etc. Prepare for planning and education and training. In addition, please prepare vinyl sheets, sandbags, etc. necessary to respond when the danger of storm and flood damage increases.

Click here for the disaster prevention map provided by Yokohama City.

Measures to be taken when the risk of wind and flood damage increases

Please take appropriate measures such as measures against inundation and sediment inflow within a range that does not hinder evacuation, referring to the following "Examples of measures considered to be effective as a measure to prevent leakage of poisonous substances in the event of a storm and flood damage.

In the case of spill or leakage of poisonous substances

If there is a risk of harm to health, immediately notify the public health center, police department or fire department and take necessary measures.

Examples of measures considered to be effective as a measure to prevent leakage of poisonous and deleterious substances in the event of a storm or flood

Measures against inundation and sediment inflow

Oh Use sandbags and water stop boards to prevent flooding and sediment inflow into facilities that store poisonous substances.
Oh Close the valves of the pipes to prevent the outflow of poisonous substances and to prevent water and earth and sand from entering tanks and pipes.
Oh Poisonous and deleterious substances in the container are sealed so that they do not leak due to flooding. In order to prevent damage to the container, secure it in the storage if possible.
Oh In order to prevent spills outside the premises, for containers containing poisonous substances that are difficult to seal, pack the contents in a sealable container or cover the container with a lid or vinyl sheet.
 Etc.

Strong wind measures

Oh In order to prevent the poisonous and deleterious substances from damaging the manufacturing equipment and storage equipment due to flying objects, move outdoor items that are easy to fly indoors.
Oh Close the valves of the pipes to minimize the outflow of poisonous substances when the pipes are damaged due to flying objects.

For inquiries to this page

Kanazawa Ward Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division

Phone: 045-788-7871

Phone: 045-788-7871

Fax: 045-784-4600

Email address: kz-eisei@city.yokohama.jp

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