About evacuation sites which is opened in the event of storm and flood damage

〇 evacuation sites to be opened in case of storm and flood damage
In the event of a storm or flood, evacuation information (evacuation of elderly people, evacuation warning) is issued to areas where disasters may occur, such as landslides and floods. We will select and open elementary and junior high schools and district centers close to the area as evacuation sites. About establishment, administration, ward office staff performs.
〇 Evacuation shelters (evacuation shelter) to be opened in the event of an earthquake (with a seismic intensity of 5 or more in the city)
If an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or more occurs in the city, 35 evacuation centers (evacuation shelter) will be opened in the city.
The opening and operation will be carried out by the evacuation shelter Steering Committee, which is led by local people.

Evacuation is to "evacuate" "difficulty" and to ensure safety. Going to evacuation sites is not the only evacuation behavior.
If you can secure your safety at home in the event of a disaster, try to evacuate at home, such as vertical evacuation. In addition, not only the evacuation sites established by the government, but also the government.
Consider evacuation behavior and evacuation sites in advance, such as keeping safe relatives and friends' homes in evacuation sites.

When the Japan Meteorological Agency announces sediment-related disaster warning information, evacuation warning will be issued to designated areas (Hirato 3-chome, Kamikashio-cho, Kashio-cho, Maiokacho, Kamikuratacho, Kosuzumecho, Shimokuratacho, and Totsukamachi areas). Five locations of evacuation sites (Toyoda Junior High School, Kojaku Elementary School, Minami Tozuka Elementary School, Higashitotsuka District Center, and Maioka District Center) will be opened when the landslide disaster warning information is announced.
Reference link
List of areas subject to immediate evacuation warning

If a large typhoon is expected to approach and wide area damage is expected in the ward, we will open elementary and junior high schools and district centers as evacuation sites. Depending on the size and circumstances of the large typhoon, we will not open all evacuation sitess in the ward to determine where evacuation information (evacuation of elderly people, evacuation warning) will be issued and the evacuation sites to be opened. The evacuation sites to be opened will be selected based on the assumption of damage and will be announced in advance on the city / ward website.

Evacuation information (evacuation of elderly people, evacuation warning) will be issued to areas near rivers (Nasegawa, Maioka, Akuwa, Hirato Nagatanikawa, Kashio River, Udagawa, Sakaigawa), and nearby elementary and junior high schools and district centers will be opened as evacuation sites. In order to issue evacuation information (e.g., evacuation of elderly people, evacuation warning) for rivers where floods may occur, the evacuation sites opened differs depending on the river. Please refer to the following table “evacuation sites, which is expected to be opened every storm and flood damage.” evacuation sites, which is expected to be opened for each target river.

In order to evacuate safely, it is important to understand what risks are in your area of life and create a My Timeline (evacuation action plan) for each person in the event of a disaster that suits each person. Hazard maps show damage assumptions for each disaster, and are necessary information to create a My Timeline (evacuation action plan). In addition, explanations of evacuation information (evacuation of elderly people, evacuation warning) and information collection methods are summarized to help prepare for disasters.
Use hazard maps to check evacuation information (evacuation for the elderly, evacuation warning) and information collection methods, etc., so that you can safely evacuate in the event of a disaster in case of emergency. Plan).
　

In principle, water, food and medicine in evacuation sites should be brought to evacuees. When evacuating, be sure to bring emergency items and bring them with you.
(Example of items of emergency kit)
Water, food, pharmaceuticals, towels, etc.

When evacuating with your pet to evacuation sites, which is established by the government, be aware of the following:
・There is no stockpile of pets in evacuation sites. Please bring necessary items such as cages, hoods, pet sheets, medicine, etc.
・Large animals, dangerous animals, special animals, or animals that require a dedicated breeding facility cannot be accepted.
・Pets cannot be placed in gymnasiums where evacuees are located. Pets must be managed in a cage at the designated location.

If you have a pet, consider using a pet hotel or evacuating to relatives or acquaintances' homes in advance.
Please refer to the following page for information on preparing pets in the event of a disaster and precautions in evacuation sites.
Click here for information on pet measures (wind and flood damage) in the event of a disaster (Health and Social Welfare Bureau Animal Protection Center)