Port North Shakeout!

Date and time: Any date and time between September 1 and 30, 2024
※Please carry out during this period according to the convenience of each home, group, etc.
Venue: Anywhere OK (any place determined by the participants is the training venue.)
Contents: In line with the broadcast of the Earthquake Early Warning sound for training, we will take action to protect yourself from the earthquake on the spot.
The Kohoku Ward Office plans to conduct a shakeout training at 9:45 on Friday, September 27, 2024. We have you understand conduct of training, and please come to the agency by all means.

Click here for the sound source for training (Music File (MP3): 2,255KB)

Click here to download the flyer (PDF: 728KB)

The Genroku era Kanto Earthquake occurred on the date and time of the training.

Genroku era Kanto Earthquake: A magnitude 8.1 earthquake with the epicenter along the Sagami Trough. The seismic intensity forecast in Kohoku Ward is based on a seismic intensity of 5 to 7.

Estimated seismic intensity in Kohoku Ward due to the Genroku era Kanto Earthquake (PDF: 4,742KB)

Exhibit: Disaster Prevention Yokohama (issued by the City of Yokohama, General Affairs Bureau Regional Disaster Prevention Section)

Please cooperate with the pre-registration in order to understand the number of participants.
Pre-registration (outside site) (Yokohama-shi electronic application, report system) is here
※Pre-registration has been completed. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Port North Shakeout! Why don't you reconsider the preparation for the earthquake once again in line with the implementation of the earthquake? Please take a look at the information useful for preparing for an earthquake. We will also actively participate in local disaster drill and use it as an opportunity to understand how to operate evacuation centers and to connect with local people.
In addition, please confirm with linked website manager about operation method of website which is not under the control of Yokohama-shi. (The website address is as of July 2024.)

So that evacuation can be performed without panic in the event of an earthquake.
Create an evacuation action plan (My Timeline) in advance.

• My Timeline for Earthquake (PDF: 705KB)
• Damage Estimation of Yokohama City
• Support for earthquake-resistant buildings in Yokohama
  We introduce seismic diagnosis of buildings and subsidies related to earthquake resistance.
• safety confirmation of family and acquaintances at the time of the disaster in Yokohama
  Introducing the safety confirmation method in the event of a disaster.
• About Yokohama-shi stockpiling
  Here are some points for preparing stockpiling. We recommend that you prepare one week's worth of stockpile, but make sure you have at least three days.
• Measures against pets in the event of a disaster in Yokohama (earthquake)
  Introduces the evacuation of pets in the event of an earthquake and the daily preparation of pet breeders for the earthquake.
• Support Guide for People Needing Assistance in Disasters throughout Yokohama City
  Introduces attitudes and preparations for people who need assistance in the event of a disaster, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, infants and pregnant women (persons requiring assistance during a disaster), necessary considerations, etc. .
  Click here for the PDF version.　Guide for people requiring assistance during disaster disaster countermeasures throughout the area (PDF: 2,238KB)
• Medical provision system in the event of a disaster in Yokohama City
  Introduces medical provision systems that respond to emergencies and severity in the event of a disaster.
• What do you do with the toilet in the event of a disaster? (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) (outside site)
  Illustrations show what happens to the toilet in the event of a disaster.

• Yokohama City Yokohama Disaster Prevention e-park (outside site)(renewal in April 2024)
  In addition to the "3-minute series (general)" where busy people can learn in gaps, there are also courses for "children", "child care", and "offices", and knowledge on fire prevention and disaster prevention, focusing on videos and mini tests. You can learn. In the "Child" course, you can also try the "Pokemon Bosai Kyoshitsu Quiz".
• Disaster prevention simulator (Cabinet Office) (outside site)
  For an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6 or more, "What kind of precautionary measures must be taken?" Contains content that allows you to simulate while answering the quiz "What kind of evacuation behavior should you take?"
• Disaster prevention card game "What will happen next?" (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) (outside site)
  You can download a disaster prevention card game that allows you to learn how to save lives from floods and tsunami while playing.
• For educational institutions (kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, etc.) (Earthquake Research Promotion Headquarters) (outside site)
  Examples of teaching materials for earthquake disaster prevention education and reference materials are introduced.

• Control of simultaneous return to Yokohama City
  In order to curb the occurrence of people unable to return home caused by the earthquake, it is effective to keep employees and facility users waiting on the spot to prevent them from returning home all at once. We publish basic policy of simultaneous return home control and recruit companies supporting basic policy.
• Support for the formulation of the Yokohama City Business Continuity Strengthening Plan
  This section introduces the formulation of a business continuity enhancement plan that describes necessary items such as disaster countermeasures to be implemented in the future by SMEs recognizing their own disaster risks and other factors. Small and medium-sized enterprises that have been approved by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry can receive preferential treatment such as manufacturing subsidies.
• Yokohama City Business Continuity Plan (BCP) (for The Long-term Care Insurance operators)
  From April 2024, all nursing care service providers are required to formulate plans (BCPs) for business continuity in the event of an infectious disease or disaster. Introduces BCP preparation-related seminars and frequently asked questions to support business operators in formulating plans.

• Kohoku Ward Disaster Prevention Map
  A map showing evacuation shelters, etc. and information useful for preparing for an earthquake are posted.
• Home Evacuation Awareness Leaflet
  If you can spend your time safely at home after the disaster, we recommend "evacuation at home". This leaflet introduces daily preparations for evacuation at home, such as safety measures at home and preparation of stockpiles.
• Public information Yokohama Kohoku Ward version
  We publish articles on disaster prevention on a regular basis.
  Do you know? About toilet at the time of disaster (September, 2021 issue) (PDF: 1,463KB)
  Preparation for a major earthquake (September 2022 issue) (PDF: 924KB)
  You can get up at any time! Let's prepare for power outage (March 2023 issue) (PDF: 1,213KB)
  When will the next major earthquake happen? Preparedness for our home to be considered a disaster prevention ambassador (September 2023) (PDF: 7,396KB)
  A familiar thing is useful! Disaster prevention ideas to learn and gain (March 2024 issue) (PDF: 1,641KB)