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Preparations at Home against Emergencies [Against Earthquake]

Update : 2022-9-5

Make Your Home the Best Evacuation Shelter

Repeated Disasters Reminds Us of the Necessity of Habitual Preparations

Although you have emergency supplies and stocks, check them from time to time so that, in case of emergency, you may not run short of batteries, foods may not be past the best-before date or you may not find something missing.
Talk with your family and people around you about disaster.

Make Your Home the Best Evacuation Shelter

(1) Installation of a "Seismic Breaker"

Majority of fires in time of earthquake are caused by electricity.
The effective measure is the installation of a seismic breaker, which, on detecting swing, cuts off electricity automatically.

Distribution Board Type (Electric shock sensor), Plug Socket Type ,Simplified Type
Distribution Board Type (Electric shock sensor), Plug Socket Type ,Simplified Type

Install a security lighting (emergency lighting) that works when the power is cut off.

(2) Stock Pile to Last for at Least 3 Days (7 Days if Possible)

(3) Protection of Window Glasses

It is advisable to change the glasses of windows and of cupboards to shatter-resistant glass or to paste shatterproof films on them.

Protection of Window Glasses

(4) Evaluation of Seismic Capacity and Seismic Repair, Confirmation of Exterior Walls and Concrete Block Walls

The collapse of buildings and concrete block walls may lead to human damage.
Have your house and concrete block walls checked, and have them repaired, if necessary, to prevent damage.

Subsidy is available for part of the expenses, and evaluation is free of charge.
See a separate page for details.

(5) Measures to Prevent Furniture Overturning

Measures to Prevent Furniture Overturning

With L-shaped metal fittings or with belts, With tension poles

Support is available for the installation of fittings, such as L-shaped metal fittings.
See a separate page for details.

(6) Fix the Displays

Fix the Displays

Fix the television sets and PC devices with sticky mats or with devices with strap.

Talk with your family how to confirm one another's safety.
Talk with your family how to confirm one another's safety.

Inquiry

Kiki Kanri-ka (Crisis Control Section)
Tel.(048) 922-0614
FAX(048) 922-6591