Protecting Yourself in a Natural Disaster（自然災害から身を守る）

Japan is a country in which natural disasters (typhoons, earthquakes, etc.) occur frequently. Even in Higashihiroshima City, each year there are landslides, etc., caused by typhoons and localized torrential downpours.
It is very important to know about natural disasters, in order to protect yourself. It is important to be prepared at all times, so that you can protect yourself even if a disaster occurs suddenly.

Evacuation sites are facilities established by local governments to which you can evacuate in the case of a natural disaster. You can stay at these facilities. In Higashihiroshima City, elementary and junior high schools and community centers etc. in the city are designated as evacuation sites. You should confirm in advance the location of nearby evacuation sites, and decide the route you will take to get to them.
In the event of a natural disaster, many people congregate at evacuation sites. Be considerate of others, and respect the rules of the evacuation site.

Evacuation Sites

Evacuation sites may not always have enough water, food, medicines or blankets. In case of evacuation, prepare daily necessities such as food and water, and ensure that you are able to take your supplies out of your accommodation with you at short notice. Bearing in mind the composition of your family, ensure that you have prepared sufficient amounts of necessary items.

Try to participate actively in local disaster prevention drills and disaster prevention classes, etc., and always be aware of the importance of disaster prevention.

After disaster prevention weather information has been announced, based on that information the city may issue an evacuation advisory, etc.
Even if no evacuation advisory has been issued, based on the disaster prevention weather information, decide yourself whether to evacuate, with reference to the table below.

Emergency measures to ensure safety (緊急(きんきゅう)安全(あんぜん)確保(かくほ)）

・Level 5 Flood Special Warning
・Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning
・Level 5 Landslide Disaster Special Warning

A disaster has already occurred, or is imminent.
→Take the most appropriate actions to protect yourself.

Evacuation advisory （避難指示(ひなんしじ)）

・Level 4 Flood Danger Warning
・Level 4 Heavy Rain Danger Warning
・Level 4 Landslide Disaster Danger Warning
・Hazard Distribution (‘Purple’: Dangerous)
（・危険度分布(きけんどぶんぷ)（危険(きけん)「紫(むらさき)」））

There is a high risk of a disaster occurring
→All those who are in a dangerous location should evacuate to a safe place.

Evacuation of the elderly, etc.（高齢者等避難(こうれいしゃとうひなん)）

・Level 3 Flood Warning
・Level 3 Heavy Rain Warning
・Level 3 Landslide Disaster Warning
・Hazard Distribution (‘Red’: Warning)（危険度分布(きけんどぶんぷ) (警戒(  けいかい「赤(あか)」）

There is the risk of a disaster occurring.
→Those who may not be able to evacuate quickly (the elderly, the disabled, etc.) should evacuate from dangerous locations.
Depending on the necessity, even those who are not elderly, etc., should cease their normal activities, prepare to evacuate, and take the decision themselves to evacuate.

・Level 2 Flood Advisory
・Level 2 Heavy Rain Advisory
・Level 2 Landslide Disaster Advisory
・ Hazard Distribution (‘Yellow’: Advisory)（危険度分布(きけんどぶんぷ )(注意( ちゅうい「黄(き)」）

Weather conditions are worsening.
→ Confirm what you will do in the case of evacuation. Use a hazard map, etc., to confirm areas in which natural disasters are predicted to occur and where to evacuate to, and check the route you will use if you need to evacuate.

・Early Stage Advisory Information（早期注意情報(そうきちゅういじょうほう)）

There is the risk that weather conditions will worsen from this point on.
Pay attention to disaster prevention weather information, and begin to prepare yourself for the possibility of a natural disaster.

Crisis Management Division  (Kikikanri-ka, 危機管理課): 082-420-0400
Location: 3F Main building