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 November 8, 2024

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

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Leaflet for earthquake fire countermeasures
Explain with the video! Earthquake and fire countermeasures in Yokohama
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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.

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