Do you know? Earthquake and fire countermeasures in Yokohama

In the event of a major earthquake in Yokohama, one in four buildings may be burned in dense urban areas. In order to protect important people from earthquake fires, we will introduce what we can do on a regular basis and administrative support menus.

Last Updated December 6, 2024

Leaflets that introduce what can be done in areas at high risk of earthquake fires, homes and communities

Explain with the video! Earthquake and fire countermeasures in Yokohama

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Leaflet for earthquake fire countermeasures
Explain with the video! Earthquake and fire countermeasures in Yokohama
Yokohama City Earthquake Fire Countermeasure Mascot Character
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Leaflet for earthquake fire countermeasures

The first step in considering earthquake and fire countermeasures is to know the risks in the area where you live and to take measures that you can do at home and in the community.
The leaflet on earthquake fire countermeasures briefly summarizes risks and countermeasures. You can download the leaflet here, so please take a look.
In addition, there are various subsidy systems in Yokohama City that lead to earthquake fire countermeasures. For more information, see the documentation.

Leaflet for earthquake fire countermeasures

List of areas where there is a high risk of earthquake fire due to densely populated old buildings
There are many old buildings, narrow roads, dense.…In such areas, attention should be paid to earthquake fires
4 measures that can be taken at home or in the community (with a subsidy system)
- Check the evacuation route. Think of multiple routes from home to nearby evacuation sites.
- Measures against electric fires by installing seismic breakers, etc. More than 60% of the fires caused by earthquake fires are electricity. Prevention by a seismic breaker is effective.
- Demolition and rebuilding of old buildings. Old buildings are not only at risk of building collapse, but can also cause fires and burns.
- Installation and training of initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment. Promote the installation of equipment and participate in the local disaster drill.

[Easy Version] Leaflet for earthquake fire countermeasures

Easy-to-understand version of earthquake fire prevention leaflet
Easy-to-understand, earthquake fire countermeasure leaflet (PDF: 1,681KB)

Through the project of the Health and Social Welfare Bureau Disability Measures Promotion Section, the leaflet for earthquake and fire countermeasures has been reconstructed to make it easier for people with intellectual disabilities to understand. In addition, it is an easy-to-understand language for foreigners (those who have started learning Japanese, who do not speak Japanese as their native language) and small children.

Explain with the video! Earthquake and fire countermeasures in Yokohama

Is one out of four houses burned down? 4 earthquake fire countermeasures that you can do

In places where buildings are dense, what happens when an earthquake occurs? 。 After a little thrilling development, I will introduce what you can do at home.

[For children] Let's challenge the quiz of earthquake fire!

A cute character will give a quiz for an earthquake fire. Do you know?

Yokohama City Earthquake Fire Countermeasure Mascot Character

Illustration of Bosaiboya
Boy

Features: Oops. I don't know about disaster prevention and have never participated in training.
Role: From now on, we will learn about disaster prevention with the citizens.

Illustration of Kesshi
Yeah

Features: It's a good care. Familiar with fire fighting and evacuation.
Role: Teach disaster prevention in detail and carefully.

Dr. Shadan's illustration
Mr. Shadan

Features: A stubborn personality. Drop off the breaker as soon as it detects a major earthquake. There is a high awareness of disaster prevention on a regular basis.
Role: Communicate the importance of disaster prevention through disaster prevention classes and training
　※It has not appeared in the video for children produced this time, but will be active in the future!

※The nickname of the mascot character was decided by a popular vote at the 2024 Naka Ward and Nishi Ward inhabitants festival. The total number of applications is about 600!

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