Protecting Yourself in a Natural Disaster（自然災害から身を守る）
Getting Information About Natural Disasters（自然災害を知る）
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（避難所）
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.
Preparation of Items to Take With You in an Emergency（非常持ち出し品の準備）
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.
Participation in Local Disaster Prevention Drills, Etc.（地域の防災訓練などに参加）
Try to participate actively in local disaster prevention drills and disaster prevention classes, etc., and always be aware of the importance of disaster prevention.
Actions to Take Based on Weather Information, and Corresponding Alert Levels（気象情報に基づいたとるべき行動と、相当する警戒レベル）
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.
Alert Level 5 (警戒レベル5)
Emergency measures to ensure safety (緊急安全確保）
Disaster Prevention Weather Information
・Emergency Heavy Rain Warning（大雨特別警報）
・Flood Occurrence Information（氾濫発生情報）
Actions to Take
A disaster has already occurred, or is imminent.
→Take the most appropriate actions to protect yourself.
Alert Level 4 (警戒レベル4)
Evacuation advisory （避難指示）
Disaster Prevention Weather Information
・Landslide Warning Information（土砂災害警戒情報）
・Emergency High Tide Warning（高潮特別警報）
・High Tide Warning（高潮警報）
・ Flood Danger Information（氾濫危険情報)
・ Hazard Distribution (‘Purple’: Dangerous)
（・危険度分布（危険「紫」））
Actions to Take
There is a high risk of a disaster occurring
→All those who are in a dangerous location should evacuate to a safe place.
Alert Level 3 (警戒レベル3)
Evacuation of the elderly, etc.（高齢者等避難）
Disaster Prevention Weather Information
・ Heavy Rain Warning (Damage from Landslides)（大雨警報（土砂災害））
・Flood Warning（洪水警報）
・High Tide Advisory（高潮注意報）
・ Flood Warning Information（氾濫警戒情報）
・ Hazard Distribution (‘Red’: Warning)（危険度分布 (警戒「赤」）
Actions to Take
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.
Alert Level 2 (警戒レベル2)
Disaster Prevention Weather Information
・ Flood Advisory Information（氾濫注意情報）
・Heavy Rain Advisory（大雨注意報）
・Flood Advisory（洪水注意報）
・High Tide Advisory（高潮注意報）
・ Hazard Distribution (‘Yellow’: Advisory)（危険度分布(注意「黄」）
Actions to Take
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.
Alert Level 1 (警戒レベル1)
Disaster Prevention Weather Information
・Early Stage Advisory Information（早期注意情報）
Actions to Take
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.
Inquiries
Crisis Management Division (Kikikanri-ka, 危機管理課): 082-420-0400
Location: 3F Main building
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更新日：2023年04月11日