Introducing some useful things during a disaster!

   I’m sure the July 2018 heavy rain disaster in Western Japan which killed over 200 people is still fresh in peoples’ minds. Here, we would like to introduce some useful tools to protect yourself with during natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.

 

1. Disaster information apps available in multiple languages
①Safety tips
An information app for use during disasters supervised by the Japan Tourism Agency, geared towards foreign travelers.
Languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean. It provides push notifications of Earthquake Early Warnings, Tsunami Warnings, Weather Warnings and Eruption Notices issued in Japan. In addition, there is an action flowchart showing evacuation actions to be taken in the light of surrounding circumstances and a communication card for obtaining information from the people around, along with useful links that provide information in times of disaster.

Join the Multilingual Disaster Mitigation Project in Kochi!

   We are developing a multi-language mitigation communication tool that can be widely used from everyday information exchange to when a disaster occurs.

 

   We really appreciate your participation and feel free to let us know your opinion for improvement.

Do you want to participate in a Diaster Drill? - “How to protect yourself in a disaster” -

The Disaster Drill in 2012

Date: 

   Sunday, June 8, 2014. 9:30 - 12:30am

　

Place:

   2nd Floor Meeting Room, Eikokuji Campus, University of Kochi (5-15 Eikokuji, Kochi)

 

What:   

   1) How to be prepared for a disaster
   2) What you can do if you are injured
       How to use a tourniquet to stop bleeding
   3) Foot bath or hand bath

 

Discussion:
   What should we do when a disaster happens?

Notice: Drill for Emergency Information Transmission

Mobile phones within Kochi Prefecture will ring on December 3rd at around 10:20am!

You will receive a test message with emergency evacuation instructions.
 

Water Disasters in Kochi

Flooding in September 1998

   Kochi gets higher rainfall than any other prefecture in Japan. Usually that’s a good thing – Kochi doesn’t suffer from water shortages, and the rain is great for agriculture – but too much of even a good thing is bad, and every now and then the rains bring disaster.

Preparing for the Nankai Earthquake ④

Emergency Information Service System

   In the event of a major earthquake, phone lines will be very busy. Therefore, it may be quite difficult for you to reach your family by phone to ask after them. You may not be able to go back home because the transportation system could be damaged.

   Be prepared for situations like this by deciding where you will meet your family in advance. It is also a good idea to leave a note at home that tells where you are evacuating if you decide to leave home after an earthquake. Make sure you decide how you will contact each other

Preparing for the Nankai Earthquake ③

Emergency supplies for evacuation and supplies for life in a shelter

Preparing for the Nankai Earthquake ②

Strengthen your home (improve earthquake resistance), brace and rethink the layout of your furniture

Preparing for the Nankai Earthquake ①

Be aware of how safe the places you spend a lot of time in are, such as your home and your workplace.

Disaster Survival Cards Published

The KIA has published folding credit-card sized cards detailing information useful in the aftermath of massive disasters such as the Great Nankai Earthquake. The cards, available in English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Indonesian and Vietnamese, are ready for distribution to those who are interested.

Information booklet and website for preparing for the Nankai Earthquake

You will still clearly remember the devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province, China in May. While watching a series of news report from the quake-hit area, I reaffirmed my belief that being prepared for the worst is vital if you are to survive such a massive earthquake.