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What should I do in the event of an earthquake?
Last Updated July 31, 2024
What should I do when an earthquake occurs (?
Even if an earthquake occurs, please wear it down and protect yourself's safety. It is important to protect yourself (i.
When you are at home no
- Cushions, futons, pillows, etc. are nearby to protect the head.
- Enter ( under a strong desk.
- Be careful not to get injured with broken glass.
- Instead of going out immediately, open the doors and windows, and wait until the shaking stops.
When you are in a department store or supermarket
- You can go near the wall or pillar.
- Beware of the shelves that are knocked down and the things that come down.
- Use clothes, bags, baskets, store baskets, etc. to protect your head.
When you are in a company at times)
- Do not go near windows, lockers, shelves, etc., but enter under desks.
When you are in the basement Chika
- In the event of an earthquake, it is said that the underground is safer than outside.
- We go near the wall or pillar, and wait for the shaking to stop.
- Even if the power outage (electricity is turned off), emergency electricity ity is turned off, so it will wait a little longer.
- When a fire breaks out, hit your handkerchief or towel on your mouth and nose to prevent smoke. The body is low, and the person in charge ( evacuates as they say.
- When there is a danger of the tsunami, when the shaking stops, the person in charge goes out as he says.
When you are in a movie theater or a concert venue
- Lower your body between the chair ( and the chair and pay attention to what comes down.
- The person in charge ( evacuates as he or she says.
When you are on the elevator
- Press the button on the floor of all and descend on the stopped floor.
- When it is no longer possible to go out, contact with an emergency button or intercom and wait for you to come to help.
- In addition, since an earthquake may occur, you must not use the elevator when you evacuate.
When driving a car car
- It does not stop suddenly, but stops slowly on the left side of the road.
- Until the shaking stops, you can listen to information on the earthquake on the radio of the car.
- When you get off a car and escape, leave the key of the car ( on it. (In order for an ambulance or a fire engine pass, the car be moved ())
When I'm on a train Densha
- If there is a large earthquake the train will stop, so you will have your hands and straps firmly so that you will not fall down. I will hold it.
- The person sitting opens his feet and defeats his body in front
- Don't get off the train immediately, but as the train driver says.
When you are outside
- Make sure that you are not close to things that are easy to fall, such as vending machines, block fences, and telephone poles.
- Signs may fall, so make sure they are not near the building.
- Protect your head with a bag or the like.
- Places where electric wires (electric wires electric wires)) are cut off and lower are placed, and gas goes out ( Do not go near the place where you are.
- Make sure that you do not go to places where the road is broken or water is coming out.
When you are near a mountain or cliff a cliff
- If you think it's an earthquake, you immediately evacuate to a safe place.
- There is a danger that the earthquake will continue ue and the mountains and cliffs will collapse so do not go near you.
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| About "what should I do when an earthquake occurs ( occurs (when)?" | General Affairs Bureau Regional Disaster Prevention Section Japanese) Telephone: 045-671-3456 Fax: 045-641-1677 Email address: so-chiikibousai@city.yokohama.jp |
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