* There's a larger possibility of blackout during night *
- Get flashlight one for each member of your family/each room
- Get enough medicine you regulary take, toilet paper, and baby goods
- Clean floor to avoid stepping on hard things in dark
- Take a bath before it gets dark. Leave the used water in the bathtab
- Prepare dinner before it gets dark
- Prepare warm clothes and blankets
- Make sure there is nothing that may fall around your bed
- Charge radio, cellphone, portable music players etc
- Work out a little bit so that you have a good sleep
- Close main gas tap
In the time of earthquake, it is important to save electricity.
If you can, use only PC, radio, and TV. Unplug any electrical appliances you don't need.
However, REMEMBER that you & your family's safe is important than saving electricity.
- You need to obtain information through TV, PC, or radio
- Keep lights till you go sleep. Moving around in dark is dangerous
It is a stressful time, but take time to talk to your family/friends.
Share anxiety, say same jokes, and laugh w/ people.
If you are stressed out, it is easier to get sick and tired.
You need to have your heart strong and happy to survive this disaster.
3/12/2011
Information Pages in Various Languages
If you know useful info pages in other languages that are not listed below, please write in the comment.
= Italian =
【Informazioni sul Terremoto in Giappone】Per gli Italiani che vivono in Giapponese
http://coccolo.jimdo.com/2011/03/11/informazione-%E4%BC%8A%E8%AA%9E%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E9%9C%87%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1-terremoto-in-giappone-per-chi-non-pu%C3%B2-capire-il-giapponese/
= Italian =
【Informazioni sul Terremoto in Giappone】Per gli Italiani che vivono in Giapponese
http://coccolo.jimdo.com/2011/03/11/informazione-%E4%BC%8A%E8%AA%9E%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E9%9C%87%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1-terremoto-in-giappone-per-chi-non-pu%C3%B2-capire-il-giapponese/
Call Your Consulate/Embassy in Various Languages
If you know the call numbers for the countries that are not listed below, please write in the comment.
= US=
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5378.html
Info site by US Department of State w/
- Latest news
- Contact Information
- For calls from within the U.S. 1-888-407-4747
- For calls from outside the U.S. 1-202-501-4444
- For concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in Japan JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov
- For concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in the Tsunami zone outside of Japan PacificTsunamiUSC@state.gov
Their twitter: http://twitter.com/travelgov
and facebook: http://www.facebook.com/travelgovAlso, they are encouraging people to use STEP system:
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
= Korea =
영사관 피해상황 접수 및 사건사고 연락처에 대해 다음과 같이 안내해드립니다.
1. 담당 (대표) : 허상진 영사
2. 연락처
주간연락처(09:00-20:00)
- 휴대폰 : 090-1693-5773 / 090-4544-6602
- 일반전화 : 03-3454-4616 / 03-3455-2601 / 2602 / 2603 / 2604
24시간 연락처
- 휴대폰 : 090-1693-5773 / 090-4544-6602
- 일반전화 : 03-3454-4616
* 한국에서 걸 때는 81(국가번호) + "0"을 제외한 상기 번호
지진으로 인하여 주재국 통신상황이 안좋은 점을 양해해 주시기 바랍니다. 끝.
= China =
地震发生后，我馆第一时间启动应急机制，成立地震应急小组，确认侨民安全，及时疏散过境旅客。我馆领区部分地区有海啸警报，在此提醒侨民注意安全，如遇紧急情况，请及时与我馆联系,我馆将尽一切可能为在日中国公民提供帮助。
联系方式：电话：052-932-1098（24小时值班电话）
传真：052-932-1169
= Taiwan =
在日台灣人：台北駐日經濟文化代表處緊急連絡電話080-6552-4764/080-6557-8796二十四小時專線
= Korea =
Korean embassy set up disaster tel line for Koreans in Japan. call 03-3454-5025/03-3454-4616/090-1693-5773/090-4544-6602
= Canada =
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is trying to determine whether any Canadians in Japan were affected by the earthquake.
Friends and relatives seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in the affected area should call one of these numbers: 613-943-1055 or 1-800-387-3124.
People can also send an email to sos@international.gc.ca.
= Russia =
Позвони этот номеру 03-5452-8800 если вы хотите связаться с людей , который в пострадавших районах！
= India =
Embassy Control Room 24-hour Helpline Nos.
+ 81 3 3262 2391 to 97
= Indonasia =
Berikut ini updating terakhir (16..45 JST, 12 Maret 211) list nama-nama, lokasi, kondisi, serta contact person dan no hp yg dapat dihubungi
SMP Sanjo
3-1 Sanjomachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi
Kode Pos 981-0935
Telp. 022-234-4384
Kontak person : Fatwa Ramdani 080-3337-5369
fatwaramdani[@]gmail[.]com
= Thai =
ศูนย์สถานการณ์ฉุกเฉินกรณีแผ่นดินไหวและสึนามิ สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงโตเกียว
โทรศัพท์ 03-3222-4101 ต่อ 275, 200
หรือ
โทรศัพท์ 03-3222-4121 โทรสาร 03-3222-4122
เพิ่มช่องทางการติดต่อทางอินเทอร์เนต อีเมล และ MSN Messenger
rtetokyo@hotmail.com Twitter : @rtetokyo
**คนไทยในญี่ปุ่นสามารถปรึกษาปัญหาสุขภาพที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากเหตุการณ์ อุบัติภัยในญี่ปุ่นได้ทางอีเมล peemprot@gmail.com ถึงคุณหมอภีม**
= Bangladesh =
Kindly inform the Embassy Earthquake Control Room in Tokyo any casualty/incidence caused to the Bangladesh nationals due to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan:
080-4065-6601 (Mobile) 090-1256-7587 (Mobile)
080-3484-3579 (Mobile) 080-4180-2211 (Mobile)
Tel: 03-5704-0216-18 Fax:03-5704-1696
= UK =
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has set up an emergency telephone helpline in London: 020 7008 0000.
= Ireland =
The Department's Crisis Centre is offering assistance and advice to families in Ireland who may have concerns about relatives in Japan. The Centre will be open from 09.00 to 18.00 on Saturday, 12 March on (01) 4180233. Outside these hours, the Department may be contacted on (01) 4082000.
= Spain =
Teléfonos desde España: 81 3 3583-8531 y 3583-8532.
Teléfonos: 3583-8531 y 3583-8532
Cancillería: 0081335838531/2
Teléfono de Emergencia Consular: 00819010552676 (para llamadas desde el exterior) y 09010552676 (para llamadas efectuadas en Japón)
= Poland =
Informacji na temat stanu obywateli polskich przebywających na terenie Japonii udziela konsul Pani Dominika Jakimowicz-Błaszczyk.
Bezpośredni numer telefonu komórkowego: 0081 090 7733 8415
numer telefonu stacjonarnego: 0081 3 5794 7053
W związku z utrudnioną łącznością telefoniczną zwracamy się z prośbą o kontakt drogą e-mail: dominika.jakimowicz-blaszczyk@msz.gov.pl
= Finland =
Japanissa oleskelevia suomalaisia kehotetaan edelleen olemaan yhteydessä omaisiinsa sekä ulkoministeriöön omaistiedustelunumeroon 0800 0 4444 (ulkomailta +358 800 0 4444).
= Germany =
Deutsche, die in den Krisengebieten wohnen oder sich dort aufhalten, werden gebeten, der deutschen Botschaft in Tokyo unter info@tokyo.diplo.de eine Nachricht zukommen zu lassen, ob es Ihnen gut geht. Die deutsche Botschaft steht Ihnen unter dieser Mailadresse sowie unter der Telefonnummer +81 3 5791 7700 auch für Auskünfte zur Verfügung, ferner der Krisenstab im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin rund um die Uhr unter +49 30 5000 3000.
Deutsche Medien werden gebeten, ihre Anfragen direkt an das Pressereferat des Auswärtigen Amts zu richten (Tel.: +49 30 5000-2056).
= Italy =
Si ricorda che l'Ambasciata d’Italia a Tokyo é raggiungibile h 24 ai numeri + 81 3 3453 5274 e +81 3 3453 5142 e agli indirizzi e-mail ambasciata.tokyo@esteri.it e consular.tokyo@esteri.it. Anche il Consolato Generale ad Osaka (+81 9033501561 - 0081647065820; e-mail segreteria.osaka@esteri.it, consolare.osaka@esteri.it rimane attivo h 24.
= Sweden =
SAS har meddelat att flygningarna från och med söndag (SK984) 13 mars kommer att gå planenligt. För personer som är inbokade för återresa då anmodas att bekräfta återresan på följande e-mailadress: corporate.jp@sas.dk
Dessutom finns relevant information tillgänglig på SAS hemsida: www.flysas.co.jp
Avslutningsvis vill vi råda alla svenskar som befinner sig i det olycksdrabbade området att noga följa nyhetsrapporteringen och snarast ta kontakt med krishanteringsansvariga lokala myndigheter, samt också snarast möjligt kontakta ambassaden via e-mail: ambassaden.tokyo@foreign.ministry.se
eller ringa: (03)5562-5050
= Iran =
سفارت جمهوری اسلامی ایران در توکیو،ضمن ابراز تاسف و تاثر عمیق خود از وقوع زلزله و سونامی اخیر در کشور ژاپن و ابراز همدردی با دولت و مردم ژاپن و نیز قربانیان این حادثه از عموم هم وطنان گرامی تقاضا دارد چنانچه هرگونه اطلاعی از آسیب دیدگان احتمالی ایرانی این واقعه دارند مراتب را به شماره تلفن 09083205484 و یا ایمل consular@iranembassyjp.org اطلاع دهند
= Be sure to check your contry embassy informations =
U.S U.K Ireland Canada Spain Italy Portugal Germany Poland Finland Sweden Iran Turkey Korea China Indonesia Vietnam Cambodia Bangladesh Myanmar Thai India Pakistan
= US=
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5378.html
Info site by US Department of State w/
- Latest news
- Contact Information
- For calls from within the U.S. 1-888-407-4747
- For calls from outside the U.S. 1-202-501-4444
- For concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in Japan JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov
- For concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in the Tsunami zone outside of Japan PacificTsunamiUSC@state.gov
Their twitter: http://twitter.com/travelgov
and facebook: http://www.facebook.com/travelgovAlso, they are encouraging people to use STEP system:
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
= Korea =
영사관 피해상황 접수 및 사건사고 연락처에 대해 다음과 같이 안내해드립니다.
1. 담당 (대표) : 허상진 영사
2. 연락처
주간연락처(09:00-20:00)
- 휴대폰 : 090-1693-5773 / 090-4544-6602
- 일반전화 : 03-3454-4616 / 03-3455-2601 / 2602 / 2603 / 2604
24시간 연락처
- 휴대폰 : 090-1693-5773 / 090-4544-6602
- 일반전화 : 03-3454-4616
* 한국에서 걸 때는 81(국가번호) + "0"을 제외한 상기 번호
지진으로 인하여 주재국 통신상황이 안좋은 점을 양해해 주시기 바랍니다. 끝.
= China =
地震发生后，我馆第一时间启动应急机制，成立地震应急小组，确认侨民安全，及时疏散过境旅客。我馆领区部分地区有海啸警报，在此提醒侨民注意安全，如遇紧急情况，请及时与我馆联系,我馆将尽一切可能为在日中国公民提供帮助。
联系方式：电话：052-932-1098（24小时值班电话）
传真：052-932-1169
= Taiwan =
在日台灣人：台北駐日經濟文化代表處緊急連絡電話080-6552-4764/080-6557-8796二十四小時專線
= Korea =
Korean embassy set up disaster tel line for Koreans in Japan. call 03-3454-5025/03-3454-4616/090-1693-5773/090-4544-6602
= Canada =
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is trying to determine whether any Canadians in Japan were affected by the earthquake.
Friends and relatives seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in the affected area should call one of these numbers: 613-943-1055 or 1-800-387-3124.
People can also send an email to sos@international.gc.ca.
= Russia =
Позвони этот номеру 03-5452-8800 если вы хотите связаться с людей , который в пострадавших районах！
= India =
Embassy Control Room 24-hour Helpline Nos.
+ 81 3 3262 2391 to 97
= Indonasia =
Berikut ini updating terakhir (16..45 JST, 12 Maret 211) list nama-nama, lokasi, kondisi, serta contact person dan no hp yg dapat dihubungi
SMP Sanjo
3-1 Sanjomachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi
Kode Pos 981-0935
Telp. 022-234-4384
Kontak person : Fatwa Ramdani 080-3337-5369
fatwaramdani[@]gmail[.]com
= Thai =
ศูนย์สถานการณ์ฉุกเฉินกรณีแผ่นดินไหวและสึนามิ สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงโตเกียว
โทรศัพท์ 03-3222-4101 ต่อ 275, 200
หรือ
โทรศัพท์ 03-3222-4121 โทรสาร 03-3222-4122
เพิ่มช่องทางการติดต่อทางอินเทอร์เนต อีเมล และ MSN Messenger
rtetokyo@hotmail.com Twitter : @rtetokyo
**คนไทยในญี่ปุ่นสามารถปรึกษาปัญหาสุขภาพที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากเหตุการณ์ อุบัติภัยในญี่ปุ่นได้ทางอีเมล peemprot@gmail.com ถึงคุณหมอภีม**
= Bangladesh =
Kindly inform the Embassy Earthquake Control Room in Tokyo any casualty/incidence caused to the Bangladesh nationals due to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan:
080-4065-6601 (Mobile) 090-1256-7587 (Mobile)
080-3484-3579 (Mobile) 080-4180-2211 (Mobile)
Tel: 03-5704-0216-18 Fax:03-5704-1696
= UK =
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has set up an emergency telephone helpline in London: 020 7008 0000.
= Ireland =
The Department's Crisis Centre is offering assistance and advice to families in Ireland who may have concerns about relatives in Japan. The Centre will be open from 09.00 to 18.00 on Saturday, 12 March on (01) 4180233. Outside these hours, the Department may be contacted on (01) 4082000.
= Spain =
Teléfonos desde España: 81 3 3583-8531 y 3583-8532.
Teléfonos: 3583-8531 y 3583-8532
Cancillería: 0081335838531/2
Teléfono de Emergencia Consular: 00819010552676 (para llamadas desde el exterior) y 09010552676 (para llamadas efectuadas en Japón)
= Poland =
Informacji na temat stanu obywateli polskich przebywających na terenie Japonii udziela konsul Pani Dominika Jakimowicz-Błaszczyk.
Bezpośredni numer telefonu komórkowego: 0081 090 7733 8415
numer telefonu stacjonarnego: 0081 3 5794 7053
W związku z utrudnioną łącznością telefoniczną zwracamy się z prośbą o kontakt drogą e-mail: dominika.jakimowicz-blaszczyk@msz.gov.pl
= Finland =
Japanissa oleskelevia suomalaisia kehotetaan edelleen olemaan yhteydessä omaisiinsa sekä ulkoministeriöön omaistiedustelunumeroon 0800 0 4444 (ulkomailta +358 800 0 4444).
= Germany =
Deutsche, die in den Krisengebieten wohnen oder sich dort aufhalten, werden gebeten, der deutschen Botschaft in Tokyo unter info@tokyo.diplo.de eine Nachricht zukommen zu lassen, ob es Ihnen gut geht. Die deutsche Botschaft steht Ihnen unter dieser Mailadresse sowie unter der Telefonnummer +81 3 5791 7700 auch für Auskünfte zur Verfügung, ferner der Krisenstab im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin rund um die Uhr unter +49 30 5000 3000.
Deutsche Medien werden gebeten, ihre Anfragen direkt an das Pressereferat des Auswärtigen Amts zu richten (Tel.: +49 30 5000-2056).
= Italy =
Si ricorda che l'Ambasciata d’Italia a Tokyo é raggiungibile h 24 ai numeri + 81 3 3453 5274 e +81 3 3453 5142 e agli indirizzi e-mail ambasciata.tokyo@esteri.it e consular.tokyo@esteri.it. Anche il Consolato Generale ad Osaka (+81 9033501561 - 0081647065820; e-mail segreteria.osaka@esteri.it, consolare.osaka@esteri.it rimane attivo h 24.
= Sweden =
SAS har meddelat att flygningarna från och med söndag (SK984) 13 mars kommer att gå planenligt. För personer som är inbokade för återresa då anmodas att bekräfta återresan på följande e-mailadress: corporate.jp@sas.dk
Dessutom finns relevant information tillgänglig på SAS hemsida: www.flysas.co.jp
Avslutningsvis vill vi råda alla svenskar som befinner sig i det olycksdrabbade området att noga följa nyhetsrapporteringen och snarast ta kontakt med krishanteringsansvariga lokala myndigheter, samt också snarast möjligt kontakta ambassaden via e-mail: ambassaden.tokyo@foreign.ministry.se
eller ringa: (03)5562-5050
= Iran =
سفارت جمهوری اسلامی ایران در توکیو،ضمن ابراز تاسف و تاثر عمیق خود از وقوع زلزله و سونامی اخیر در کشور ژاپن و ابراز همدردی با دولت و مردم ژاپن و نیز قربانیان این حادثه از عموم هم وطنان گرامی تقاضا دارد چنانچه هرگونه اطلاعی از آسیب دیدگان احتمالی ایرانی این واقعه دارند مراتب را به شماره تلفن 09083205484 و یا ایمل consular@iranembassyjp.org اطلاع دهند
= Be sure to check your contry embassy informations =
U.S U.K Ireland Canada Spain Italy Portugal Germany Poland Finland Sweden Iran Turkey Korea China Indonesia Vietnam Cambodia Bangladesh Myanmar Thai India Pakistan
Tips to Stay Safe in Various Languages
Multilingal Living Information CLAIR
http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengorev/en/p/index.html
Japan earthquake how to protect yourself
http://nip0.wordpress.com/
Center for Multilingual Multicultural Education and Research
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/blog/ts/g/cemmer/index.html
Useful Information in Several Languages
https://sites.google.com/site/minnadewiki/home/foreigner
Dealing w/ Earthquake handbooks by Shiga Prefecture
http://www.pref.shiga.jp/c/jishin/top.html
Earthquake Guidebooks by Mie Prefecture
http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/KOKUSAI/HP/jisinbousai_guidebook/index.htm
Multi Language Reference for Earthquake
http://eqinfojp.net/
- same info as the 多文化共生マネージャー全国協議会 at the bottom? If so, easier to find
（特活）多文化共生マネージャー全国協議会
http://tabumane.jimdo.com/災害情報/
- The site itself is in Japanese, but has a lot of important info in various languages. Topics are translated blow. Referencing them, find your language in the file name.
Topics
No.23 2011.3.14 11:00 - rolling blackouts 1
No.19-22 2011.3.13 13:10 - living info 4
No.16-18 2011.3.13 11:55 - living info 3
No.13-15 2011.3.13 11:35 - living info 2
No.12 2011.3.12 - warning for using oil stoves
No.11 2011.3.12 20:05 - nuclear 3
No.10 2011.3.12 19:31 - nuclear 2
No.9 2011.3.12 18:46 - nuclear 1
No.8 2011.3.12 12:50 - living info 1
No.6-7 2011.3.12 11:30 - trafic at Tohoku highway
No.3-5 2011.3.12 10:45 - evacuation around nuclear plant and transportation system
No.2 2011.3.11 22:20 - general info
No.1 2011.3.11 20:42 - general info
http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengorev/en/p/index.html
Japan earthquake how to protect yourself
http://nip0.wordpress.com/
Center for Multilingual Multicultural Education and Research
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/blog/ts/g/cemmer/index.html
Useful Information in Several Languages
https://sites.google.com/site/minnadewiki/home/foreigner
Dealing w/ Earthquake handbooks by Shiga Prefecture
http://www.pref.shiga.jp/c/jishin/top.html
Earthquake Guidebooks by Mie Prefecture
http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/KOKUSAI/HP/jisinbousai_guidebook/index.htm
Multi Language Reference for Earthquake
http://eqinfojp.net/
- same info as the 多文化共生マネージャー全国協議会 at the bottom? If so, easier to find
（特活）多文化共生マネージャー全国協議会
http://tabumane.jimdo.com/災害情報/
- The site itself is in Japanese, but has a lot of important info in various languages. Topics are translated blow. Referencing them, find your language in the file name.
Topics
No.23 2011.3.14 11:00 - rolling blackouts 1
No.19-22 2011.3.13 13:10 - living info 4
No.16-18 2011.3.13 11:55 - living info 3
No.13-15 2011.3.13 11:35 - living info 2
No.12 2011.3.12 - warning for using oil stoves
No.11 2011.3.12 20:05 - nuclear 3
No.10 2011.3.12 19:31 - nuclear 2
No.9 2011.3.12 18:46 - nuclear 1
No.8 2011.3.12 12:50 - living info 1
No.6-7 2011.3.12 11:30 - trafic at Tohoku highway
No.3-5 2011.3.12 10:45 - evacuation around nuclear plant and transportation system
No.2 2011.3.11 22:20 - general info
No.1 2011.3.11 20:42 - general info
Emergency Numbers in Japan
Police 110
Ambulance/Fireman 119
Trouble in Sea(Japan Coast Guard) 118
Emergency messaging service
If you're stranded and you need to leave someone a message, dial 171, then 1, then your own home phone number, then leave your message. To pick up a message, it's 171, then 2, then your home phone number (the number you think the stranded person would have left).
NHK TV messaging service
If you want to send a message to someone in the affected areas where all phone lines are down, NHK will broadcast your message on their TV service. The numbers on which to place your message are 03 5452 8800, or 050 3369 9680.
Tokyo Gas
If you're still having trouble with your gas supply, call Tokyo Gas on 0570 002211 (03 5722 0111 from mobile phones).
Free translation for non-Japanese speakers
A free translation service has been set up for non-Japanese speakers, on 050 5814 7230 and 03 5366 6001. English, Chinese, Korean are available 24 hours a day. Portuguese and Spanish between 9am-8pm. Please note that this isn't an emergency information service.
Ambulance/Fireman 119
Trouble in Sea(Japan Coast Guard) 118
Emergency messaging service
If you're stranded and you need to leave someone a message, dial 171, then 1, then your own home phone number, then leave your message. To pick up a message, it's 171, then 2, then your home phone number (the number you think the stranded person would have left).
NHK TV messaging service
If you want to send a message to someone in the affected areas where all phone lines are down, NHK will broadcast your message on their TV service. The numbers on which to place your message are 03 5452 8800, or 050 3369 9680.
Tokyo Gas
If you're still having trouble with your gas supply, call Tokyo Gas on 0570 002211 (03 5722 0111 from mobile phones).
Free translation for non-Japanese speakers
A free translation service has been set up for non-Japanese speakers, on 050 5814 7230 and 03 5366 6001. English, Chinese, Korean are available 24 hours a day. Portuguese and Spanish between 9am-8pm. Please note that this isn't an emergency information service.
Free Translation for Non-Japanese Speakers
A free translation service has been set up for non-Japanese speakers, on 050 5814 7230 and 03 5366 6001. English, Chinese, Korean are available 24 hours a day. Portuguese and Spanish between 9am-8pm. Please note that this isn't an emergency information service.
Train Service
JR lines latest info
- Tohoku http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/tohoku.aspx
- Kanto http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/kanto.aspx
- Shinetsu http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinetsu.aspx
- Shinkansen http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinkansen.aspx
Is your train working?
Navitime's all-in-one route search maybe useful to find alternative ways to go home.
http://www.navitime.co.jp/en/welcome?wpfrom=tw201103
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Homepage list support stations for getting people home and shelter map(in Japanse).
http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/english/e-athome/return.html
- Tohoku http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/tohoku.aspx
- Kanto http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/kanto.aspx
- Shinetsu http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinetsu.aspx
- Shinkansen http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinkansen.aspx
Is your train working?
Navitime's all-in-one route search maybe useful to find alternative ways to go home.
http://www.navitime.co.jp/en/welcome?wpfrom=tw201103
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Homepage list support stations for getting people home and shelter map(in Japanse).
http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/english/e-athome/return.html
Twitter in Various Languages
JPN_PMO - Prime Minister's Office of Japan official twitter in English
http://twitter.com/JPN_PMO
Twitter Disaster Info in Multilanguage
http://imperium-donuzium.org/
Hashtags for info in various languages:
English #jishin_e
Chinese #jishin_ch
Korean #jishin_kr
French #jishin_fra
Spanish #jishin_esp
Russian #jishin_rus
Portuguese #jishin_prg
Deutsch #jishin_deu
Nederlands #jishin_nld
Translation Service for various languages #honyaquake
Save Japan! corrects the earthquake and evacuation informational tweets by prefecture.
(Japanese but I'm sure someone can read English):
http://savejapan.simone-inc.com/
Miyagi 宮城 #save_miyagi
Fukushima 福島 #save_fukushima
Yamagata 山形 #save_yamagata
Aomori 青森 #save_aomori
Akita 秋田 #save_akita
Iwate 岩手 #save_iwate
Twitter Official Special earthquake hashtags
(Japanese but I'm sure someone can read English):
General earthquake information #Jishin
Requests for rescue or other aid #J_j_helpme
Evacuation information #Hinan
Confirmation of safety of individuals, places, etc. #Anpi
Medical information for victims #311care
Important request from Twitter: Retweet etiquette
Retweet helps spread Tweets. However using other unofficial ways to retweet (for example, adding RT in front of a tweet and copying/editing the tweet) buries important content in search results by duplicating tweets.
Therefore we please ask: If you want to spread information by retweeting, Please use the official retweet command on Twitter desktop site, mobile web site and smartphone clients.
Helpful Twitter accounts
-JPN_PMO (English) - Prime Minister's Office of Japan
http://twitter.com/JPN_PMO
- japantimes (English)
http://twitter.com/japantimes
-DisasterStories (English)
http://twitter.com/DisasterStories
- bridge_official (English)
http://twitter.com/bridge_official
- motoik (English)
http://twitter.com/motoik
- sasha0425 (English, Russian, Spanish)
http://twitter.com/sasha0425
- chao_2010 (Spanish)
http://twitter.com/chao_2010
- hanapuepue (Bahasa Indonesia)
http://twitter.com/hanapuepue
http://twitter.com/JPN_PMO
Twitter Disaster Info in Multilanguage
http://imperium-donuzium.org/
Hashtags for info in various languages:
English #jishin_e
Chinese #jishin_ch
Korean #jishin_kr
French #jishin_fra
Spanish #jishin_esp
Russian #jishin_rus
Portuguese #jishin_prg
Deutsch #jishin_deu
Nederlands #jishin_nld
Translation Service for various languages #honyaquake
Save Japan! corrects the earthquake and evacuation informational tweets by prefecture.
(Japanese but I'm sure someone can read English):
http://savejapan.simone-inc.com/
Miyagi 宮城 #save_miyagi
Fukushima 福島 #save_fukushima
Yamagata 山形 #save_yamagata
Aomori 青森 #save_aomori
Akita 秋田 #save_akita
Iwate 岩手 #save_iwate
Twitter Official Special earthquake hashtags
(Japanese but I'm sure someone can read English):
General earthquake information #Jishin
Requests for rescue or other aid #J_j_helpme
Evacuation information #Hinan
Confirmation of safety of individuals, places, etc. #Anpi
Medical information for victims #311care
Important request from Twitter: Retweet etiquette
Retweet helps spread Tweets. However using other unofficial ways to retweet (for example, adding RT in front of a tweet and copying/editing the tweet) buries important content in search results by duplicating tweets.
Therefore we please ask: If you want to spread information by retweeting, Please use the official retweet command on Twitter desktop site, mobile web site and smartphone clients.
Helpful Twitter accounts
-JPN_PMO (English) - Prime Minister's Office of Japan
http://twitter.com/JPN_PMO
- japantimes (English)
http://twitter.com/japantimes
-DisasterStories (English)
http://twitter.com/DisasterStories
- bridge_official (English)
http://twitter.com/bridge_official
- motoik (English)
http://twitter.com/motoik
- sasha0425 (English, Russian, Spanish)
http://twitter.com/sasha0425
- chao_2010 (Spanish)
http://twitter.com/chao_2010
- hanapuepue (Bahasa Indonesia)
http://twitter.com/hanapuepue
Tips to Stay Safe by a Person who Experienced Hanshin Earthquake
* This is not an information by a specialist.
But I thought it is good to see what you will really need in emergency.
Remember!
- the place w/ X-shaped crack will collaspe soon
When an earthquake happens
- open door
- open windows BEFORE or AFTER the earthquake. NEVER go close to window DURING tremor after making sure that the window glass is not damaged.
- turn gas off
- if you are wearing heels, break them so that you can walk/run safely
- take off stockings. They are easy to get fire
- if you become panic, everyone will. Crouch and shout "Calm down!"
If you are inside house/building:
* house
- get under table or cover your head w/ cushion
- do not walk barefoot
- turn off fire and gas
* department store/supermarket
- use bags to protect your head
- take distance from show-windows or selfs and stay close to wall
- follow the direction of stuff
* office
- get under desks
- watch out for falling of big furniture, such as locker, and OA system
* condominium/apartment
- open door and windows to get evacuation root
- NEVER use elevators, Use stairs
If you are outside:
* street
- use bags to protect head
- go to parks or open space
- watch out for falling signs or glass
- take a distance from building, walls, vending machines
* driving
- hold the handle FIRMLY and slow down LITTLE BY LITTLE
- pull the car to left side of the road and turn of the engine
- when you leave the car, leave the key in
- carry automobile inspection certificate and valuables
Things to prepare in your emergency bag:
- money
- cellphone and charger
- radio
- flashlight/pen light
- water
- food for at least 3 days
- candy, snacks
- plastic bags as substitute for toilet
- first-aid kit
- sanitary pad/napkin is useful to stop a wound
- handkerchieves
- tissue paper
But I thought it is good to see what you will really need in emergency.
Remember!
- the place w/ X-shaped crack will collaspe soon
When an earthquake happens
- open door
- open windows BEFORE or AFTER the earthquake. NEVER go close to window DURING tremor after making sure that the window glass is not damaged.
- turn gas off
- if you are wearing heels, break them so that you can walk/run safely
- take off stockings. They are easy to get fire
- if you become panic, everyone will. Crouch and shout "Calm down!"
If you are inside house/building:
* house
- get under table or cover your head w/ cushion
- do not walk barefoot
- turn off fire and gas
* department store/supermarket
- use bags to protect your head
- take distance from show-windows or selfs and stay close to wall
- follow the direction of stuff
* office
- get under desks
- watch out for falling of big furniture, such as locker, and OA system
* condominium/apartment
- open door and windows to get evacuation root
- NEVER use elevators, Use stairs
If you are outside:
* street
- use bags to protect head
- go to parks or open space
- watch out for falling signs or glass
- take a distance from building, walls, vending machines
* driving
- hold the handle FIRMLY and slow down LITTLE BY LITTLE
- pull the car to left side of the road and turn of the engine
- when you leave the car, leave the key in
- carry automobile inspection certificate and valuables
Things to prepare in your emergency bag:
- money
- cellphone and charger
- radio
- flashlight/pen light
- water
- food for at least 3 days
- candy, snacks
- plastic bags as substitute for toilet
- first-aid kit
- sanitary pad/napkin is useful to stop a wound
- handkerchieves
- tissue paper
Earthquake Action Manual When Away from Home
If an earthquake occurs when you are outside, you must respond differently, depending on the location. Let's always be prepared for what we need to do when earthquakes happen.
Inside a building
Do not use elevators. Secure an evacuation route (emergency exit).
Take the stairs. Do not use elevators!
Do not use elevators when evacuating.
If you are in an elevator when an earthquake occurs, push every elevator button and get off at the first floor the elevator stops at.
Open doors and windows to secure a way out.
Take the stairs while avoiding flames and smoke.
On the streets
Cover your head with your bag, etc. to protect yourself from falling objects.
Watch out for falling objects and cover your head.
Do not stay where you are. Move to a wide-open space or park.
You can stay inside if the building you are in is quake-resistant.
Cover your head with your bag, etc.
Stay clear of vending machines, outside walls, and fences.
On a train
Hold on to a strap or pole firmly so that you do not fall down.
Hold on to a strap or pole.
Do not dash out of the train on your own.
Follow the instructions of the railway staff.
In the underground
If a fire breaks out, crawl low to the ground to avoid inhaling smoke.
Keep low if a fire breaks out!
Stay close to walls or columns until the shaking stops.
If the power goes out, stay calm and wait for emergency lights to turn on.
Do not rush towards the emergency exits and stairs. Calmly make your exit.
In case of fire, put a wet handkerchief to your mouth. Move along with walls in a bent-over position while keeping one hand to the wall.
In a theater or hall
Do not rush towards emergency exits. Calmly make your exit.
Follow the instructions of the staff, and keep calm!
Cover your head with your bag, etc.
Find cover between seats.
Follow the instructions of the staff and from announcements.
Do not rush towards emergency exits and stairs.
In a department store or supermarket
Stay away from showcases and large or heavy items.
Watch out for heavy items that might fall!
Cover your head with your bag, etc.
Stay clear of showcases and large items.
Move to a stairs landing or near a column.
Follow the instructions of the staff and stay calm.
At coastal areas
Stay away from the beach and low elevation areas. Move to high ground immediately.
Move to high ground immediately!
Do not go to the beach and low elevation areas until warnings and alarms are cleared.
Evacuate to high ground.
Seek out information on tsunami warnings.
Driving a vehicle
Do not slam on the brakes. Stop as soon as it is safe and park your car on the left side of the street.
Slow down and pull over to the left!
Hold onto the steering wheel firmly and slow down.
Pull over to the left and turn off the engine.
Park in any vacant parking space, if one is available.
Stay inside the vehicle until the quake stops, and listen to the radio for information.
Do not lock the door or leave the key when evacuating.
You can find more action manuals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Homepage.
http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
Inside a building
Do not use elevators. Secure an evacuation route (emergency exit).
Take the stairs. Do not use elevators!
Do not use elevators when evacuating.
If you are in an elevator when an earthquake occurs, push every elevator button and get off at the first floor the elevator stops at.
Open doors and windows to secure a way out.
Take the stairs while avoiding flames and smoke.
On the streets
Cover your head with your bag, etc. to protect yourself from falling objects.
Watch out for falling objects and cover your head.
Do not stay where you are. Move to a wide-open space or park.
You can stay inside if the building you are in is quake-resistant.
Cover your head with your bag, etc.
Stay clear of vending machines, outside walls, and fences.
On a train
Hold on to a strap or pole firmly so that you do not fall down.
Hold on to a strap or pole.
Do not dash out of the train on your own.
Follow the instructions of the railway staff.
In the underground
If a fire breaks out, crawl low to the ground to avoid inhaling smoke.
Keep low if a fire breaks out!
Stay close to walls or columns until the shaking stops.
If the power goes out, stay calm and wait for emergency lights to turn on.
Do not rush towards the emergency exits and stairs. Calmly make your exit.
In case of fire, put a wet handkerchief to your mouth. Move along with walls in a bent-over position while keeping one hand to the wall.
In a theater or hall
Do not rush towards emergency exits. Calmly make your exit.
Follow the instructions of the staff, and keep calm!
Cover your head with your bag, etc.
Find cover between seats.
Follow the instructions of the staff and from announcements.
Do not rush towards emergency exits and stairs.
In a department store or supermarket
Stay away from showcases and large or heavy items.
Watch out for heavy items that might fall!
Cover your head with your bag, etc.
Stay clear of showcases and large items.
Move to a stairs landing or near a column.
Follow the instructions of the staff and stay calm.
At coastal areas
Stay away from the beach and low elevation areas. Move to high ground immediately.
Move to high ground immediately!
Do not go to the beach and low elevation areas until warnings and alarms are cleared.
Evacuate to high ground.
Seek out information on tsunami warnings.
Driving a vehicle
Do not slam on the brakes. Stop as soon as it is safe and park your car on the left side of the street.
Slow down and pull over to the left!
Hold onto the steering wheel firmly and slow down.
Pull over to the left and turn off the engine.
Park in any vacant parking space, if one is available.
Stay inside the vehicle until the quake stops, and listen to the radio for information.
Do not lock the door or leave the key when evacuating.
You can find more action manuals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Homepage.
http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
Action Manual in Earthquakes
Earthquake Safety for You and Your Family
- If you can read PDF files, here is very useful earthquake handbook by Niigata Prefecture
http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/HTML_Simple/english.pdf
Five rules of thumb for actions in the event of an earthquake
1. Protect yourself and your family first
The initial strong quake lasts about one minute.
Get yourself under a sturdy table or desk and protect your head.
2. Put the fire out the second you feel the tremor
If a fire breaks out, put it out immediately.
Make it a habit to put out open flames even for minor earthquakes.
Protect yourself first in the event of a major earthquake.
3. Do not rush out of the house
It is dangerous to rush out thoughtlessly.
Check the surrounding situation carefully and act calmly.
4. Open the door to secure an exit
You may be locked in the room by a warped door especially in reinforced-concrete buildings.
Open the door to secure an exit.
5. Act on correct information
False rumors may confuse people in the event of a disaster.
Pay attention to information from the mass media, municipalities, fire department, and police.
Actions in Timeline
- When an earthquake occurs, your actions will vary as time goes on. Carry these instructions with you and keep them in mind in case of an earthquake.
* Immediately After an Earthquake (Zero to Two Minutes After a Quake)
When you feel an earthquake, protect yourself and wait until the shaking stops.
First of all, protect yourself!
As soon as you feel an earthquake, the first thing you should do is to protect yourself from falling objects.
Take cover under a desk.
Protect your head with something like a cushion or magazine.
Move away from furniture.
Move away from glass and windows.
You should check the safety of rooms in your home regularly and also should install a fire-alarm.
* After the Earthquake (Two to Five Minutes After a Quake)
Turn off the stove and any other flames in the kitchen. Before evacuating, turn off the circuit breaker and the gas at the main valve.
*When a quake is big, protect yourself first, and if it is small, give priority to putting out fires.
Extinguish fires thoroughly and prevent new fires from starting!
You have three chances to put out fires. Your prompt action will prevent fire disasters.
When you feel a small quake
When the first strong quake stops
Immediately after a fire breaks out
Before evacuating, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker and the gas at the main valve.
* After Putting Out a Fire (Five to Ten Minutes After a Quake)
Check and secure the safety of your family and gather disaster and evacuation information.
Secure an evacuation route.
Check and secure the safety of your home!
Once you have made sure you are safe, carry out the following tasks.
Check and secure the safety of your family.
Seek out disaster and evacuation information.
Secure an evacuation route.
Watch out for broken glass and toppled furniture.
Use the disaster message telephone line to obtain information on the safety of your relatives.
* After Getting Outside (Ten Minutes to Half Day After a Quake)
Cooperate with your neighbors to rescue people trapped inside houses and under furniture. Also, extinguish fires.
Check the condition of your neighbors and do what you can to help!
Your neighbors are going through the same difficult experience. Ensure the safety of neighborhood residents, and corporate in rescue and aid efforts.
Rescue the people in collapsed houses and under toppled furniture.
Make an effort to put out fires that start up.
Aid injured people.
Learn first-aid to help injured people.
* For a Few Days After Evacuation (Half Day to Three Days After a Quake)
For a few days, there may be interruptions of essential services including water, gas, electricity, and telephone services, as well as limited food supplies. So, prepare a stock of two to three days of emergency supplies.
For the first two to three days, try to take care of yourself and your family.
For the first several days after an earthquake, there may be interruptions of essential services including water, gas, electricity, and telephone service, as well as limited food supplies. To provide for this, prepare a stock of two to three days of emergency supplies.
Days needed for the total restoration of services after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Water service: 90 days City gas: 84 days Electricity: 7 days
Refer to the emergency supplies list to help prepare for disasters.
A list of key emergency supplies
Food and water (roughly three days of food for entire family and three liters of water per person a day)
First-aid kit, medicine, etc
Portable radio, flashlight, batteries
Cash and valuables
Clothes
* For the Days After Evacuation (More than Three Days After a Quake)
In order to get back to normal daily life, cooperate with volunteers and administrative agencies in resettling and restoring the area.
Local cooperation is needed for reconstruction!
Emergency service agencies will be put into action to restore essential services. To put victims' lives back in order and restore devastated areas, local residents' volunteer activities and cooperation with government agencies are essential.
You can find more action manuals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Homepage.
http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
- If you can read PDF files, here is very useful earthquake handbook by Niigata Prefecture
http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/HTML_Simple/english.pdf
Five rules of thumb for actions in the event of an earthquake
1. Protect yourself and your family first
The initial strong quake lasts about one minute.
Get yourself under a sturdy table or desk and protect your head.
2. Put the fire out the second you feel the tremor
If a fire breaks out, put it out immediately.
Make it a habit to put out open flames even for minor earthquakes.
Protect yourself first in the event of a major earthquake.
3. Do not rush out of the house
It is dangerous to rush out thoughtlessly.
Check the surrounding situation carefully and act calmly.
4. Open the door to secure an exit
You may be locked in the room by a warped door especially in reinforced-concrete buildings.
Open the door to secure an exit.
5. Act on correct information
False rumors may confuse people in the event of a disaster.
Pay attention to information from the mass media, municipalities, fire department, and police.
Actions in Timeline
- When an earthquake occurs, your actions will vary as time goes on. Carry these instructions with you and keep them in mind in case of an earthquake.
* Immediately After an Earthquake (Zero to Two Minutes After a Quake)
When you feel an earthquake, protect yourself and wait until the shaking stops.
First of all, protect yourself!
As soon as you feel an earthquake, the first thing you should do is to protect yourself from falling objects.
Take cover under a desk.
Protect your head with something like a cushion or magazine.
Move away from furniture.
Move away from glass and windows.
You should check the safety of rooms in your home regularly and also should install a fire-alarm.
* After the Earthquake (Two to Five Minutes After a Quake)
Turn off the stove and any other flames in the kitchen. Before evacuating, turn off the circuit breaker and the gas at the main valve.
*When a quake is big, protect yourself first, and if it is small, give priority to putting out fires.
Extinguish fires thoroughly and prevent new fires from starting!
You have three chances to put out fires. Your prompt action will prevent fire disasters.
When you feel a small quake
When the first strong quake stops
Immediately after a fire breaks out
Before evacuating, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker and the gas at the main valve.
* After Putting Out a Fire (Five to Ten Minutes After a Quake)
Check and secure the safety of your family and gather disaster and evacuation information.
Secure an evacuation route.
Check and secure the safety of your home!
Once you have made sure you are safe, carry out the following tasks.
Check and secure the safety of your family.
Seek out disaster and evacuation information.
Secure an evacuation route.
Watch out for broken glass and toppled furniture.
Use the disaster message telephone line to obtain information on the safety of your relatives.
* After Getting Outside (Ten Minutes to Half Day After a Quake)
Cooperate with your neighbors to rescue people trapped inside houses and under furniture. Also, extinguish fires.
Check the condition of your neighbors and do what you can to help!
Your neighbors are going through the same difficult experience. Ensure the safety of neighborhood residents, and corporate in rescue and aid efforts.
Rescue the people in collapsed houses and under toppled furniture.
Make an effort to put out fires that start up.
Aid injured people.
Learn first-aid to help injured people.
* For a Few Days After Evacuation (Half Day to Three Days After a Quake)
For a few days, there may be interruptions of essential services including water, gas, electricity, and telephone services, as well as limited food supplies. So, prepare a stock of two to three days of emergency supplies.
For the first two to three days, try to take care of yourself and your family.
For the first several days after an earthquake, there may be interruptions of essential services including water, gas, electricity, and telephone service, as well as limited food supplies. To provide for this, prepare a stock of two to three days of emergency supplies.
Days needed for the total restoration of services after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Water service: 90 days City gas: 84 days Electricity: 7 days
Refer to the emergency supplies list to help prepare for disasters.
A list of key emergency supplies
Food and water (roughly three days of food for entire family and three liters of water per person a day)
First-aid kit, medicine, etc
Portable radio, flashlight, batteries
Cash and valuables
Clothes
* For the Days After Evacuation (More than Three Days After a Quake)
In order to get back to normal daily life, cooperate with volunteers and administrative agencies in resettling and restoring the area.
Local cooperation is needed for reconstruction!
Emergency service agencies will be put into action to restore essential services. To put victims' lives back in order and restore devastated areas, local residents' volunteer activities and cooperation with government agencies are essential.
You can find more action manuals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Homepage.
http://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
Ten Points about Earthquakes
Earthquake Safety for You and Your Family
- If you can read PDF files, here is very useful earthquake handbook by Niigata Prefecture
http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/HTML_Simple/english.pdf
Ten Points about Earthquakes
A natural disaster like an earthquake can cause a wide range of serious damages. Individuals can try to minimize these damages in a number of ways.
Ten Points about Earthquakes
- In order to control your response during an earthquake:
1. First consider your personal safety and the safety of your family.
2. If a fire occurs, extinguish it immediately.
3. Quickly move outside.
4. Make sure that all exit doors remain open at all times.
5. Protect your head at all times.
6. If in a public location such as a store or theater, follow directions of the staff.
7. If driving, pull to the left and stop your car. Driving restrictions may be in place for affected areas.
8. Be aware of warning related to landslides, rockslides and tsunamis.
9. Evacuate on foot and leave behind all non-essential belongings.
10. Don't be confused by false rumor. Act on reliable information.
Ten Points about Home Safety
- In order to protect yourself from falling objects and furniture:
1. First ensure the safety of your home and protect yourself and your family.
2. Furniture in the home should be safely positioned.
3. Make sure the furniture is safe in the rooms of people with disabilities, the elderly and children.
4. To prevent falling, chose storage devices with a low center of gravity.
5. If the furniture might fall over, make sure it is not able to cause injury or block escape routes.
6. Ensure that glass is shatterproof to avoid injury or blocked escape routes.
7. Check the strength of furniture that is fixed to the walls and ceilings.
8. Basic furniture should be aligned in an L-shape and pushed tightly to the walls.
9. Fill in gap between furniture and ceiling to avouid it from falling
10. Don’t forget to secure home appliances and other large pieces of furniture like pianos.
Ten Points for the people away from home
- Take these steps when an earthquake occurs to ensure a quick and ready response when you are outside:
1. Don’t panic or raise your voice. Check around you.
2. Keep a radio-capable device like a mobile phone in your pocket.
3. Map out your return home.
4. Keep sneakers in your locker with an Emergency Kit.
5. Take simple foods like caramel and chocolates from your desk.
6. Speak with your family about meeting places and contact methods.
7. Confirm your safety via voicemail or checking in with relatives.
8. Train yourself on how to walk home.
9. Prepare according to the season, such as heating pads or towels.
10. Talk to each other. Help others.
by Tokyo Metropolis "Disaster Prevention Memos"
- If you can read PDF files, here is very useful earthquake handbook by Niigata Prefecture
http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/HTML_Simple/english.pdf
Ten Points about Earthquakes
A natural disaster like an earthquake can cause a wide range of serious damages. Individuals can try to minimize these damages in a number of ways.
Ten Points about Earthquakes
- In order to control your response during an earthquake:
1. First consider your personal safety and the safety of your family.
2. If a fire occurs, extinguish it immediately.
3. Quickly move outside.
4. Make sure that all exit doors remain open at all times.
5. Protect your head at all times.
6. If in a public location such as a store or theater, follow directions of the staff.
7. If driving, pull to the left and stop your car. Driving restrictions may be in place for affected areas.
8. Be aware of warning related to landslides, rockslides and tsunamis.
9. Evacuate on foot and leave behind all non-essential belongings.
10. Don't be confused by false rumor. Act on reliable information.
Ten Points about Home Safety
- In order to protect yourself from falling objects and furniture:
1. First ensure the safety of your home and protect yourself and your family.
2. Furniture in the home should be safely positioned.
3. Make sure the furniture is safe in the rooms of people with disabilities, the elderly and children.
4. To prevent falling, chose storage devices with a low center of gravity.
5. If the furniture might fall over, make sure it is not able to cause injury or block escape routes.
6. Ensure that glass is shatterproof to avoid injury or blocked escape routes.
7. Check the strength of furniture that is fixed to the walls and ceilings.
8. Basic furniture should be aligned in an L-shape and pushed tightly to the walls.
9. Fill in gap between furniture and ceiling to avouid it from falling
10. Don’t forget to secure home appliances and other large pieces of furniture like pianos.
Ten Points for the people away from home
- Take these steps when an earthquake occurs to ensure a quick and ready response when you are outside:
1. Don’t panic or raise your voice. Check around you.
2. Keep a radio-capable device like a mobile phone in your pocket.
3. Map out your return home.
4. Keep sneakers in your locker with an Emergency Kit.
5. Take simple foods like caramel and chocolates from your desk.
6. Speak with your family about meeting places and contact methods.
7. Confirm your safety via voicemail or checking in with relatives.
8. Train yourself on how to walk home.
9. Prepare according to the season, such as heating pads or towels.
10. Talk to each other. Help others.
by Tokyo Metropolis "Disaster Prevention Memos"
News Coverage in English
I try not to put the pages with scary videos. What is important now is not to be terrified by them but to know how the people are doing and what you can do. Some of the news may tell you severe realities, but please don't get too nervous w/ these news.
Keep hope!
Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet Countermeasures
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/topics/2011/earthquake2011tohoku.html
* Not so much information in English but this is the official statement
Japanese media in English
NHK World TV -Japan Quake News- (in English)
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv43296023
Get the latest info from here!
NHK World
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
Kyodo News
http://english.kyodonews.jp/
Japan Times
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/
Foreign media
BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698
CNN News
http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/11/breaking-news-8-9-quake-hits-japan/
Live News Feed
ABC News
http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/
Atlantic Wire
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2011/03/japan-earthquake/35762/
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/11/japan-earthquake-tsunami_n_834380.html
Live Blog
Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2011/03/11/live-blog-japan-earthquake/
Keep hope!
Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet Countermeasures
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/topics/2011/earthquake2011tohoku.html
* Not so much information in English but this is the official statement
Japanese media in English
NHK World TV -Japan Quake News- (in English)
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv43296023
Get the latest info from here!
NHK World
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
Kyodo News
http://english.kyodonews.jp/
Japan Times
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/
Foreign media
BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698
CNN News
http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/11/breaking-news-8-9-quake-hits-japan/
Live News Feed
ABC News
http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/
Atlantic Wire
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2011/03/japan-earthquake/35762/
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/11/japan-earthquake-tsunami_n_834380.html
Live Blog
Wall Street Journal
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2011/03/11/live-blog-japan-earthquake/
Make a Donation
If you would like to make a donation online, American Red Cross is a reliable and easy-to-donate organization. They take credit cards and the minimum donation amount is $10.
http://newsroom.redcross.org/category/international-updates/japan-earthquake-march-2011/
Follow the link to donate online or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.
If you prefer other organizations, you can find a list of reliable organizations.
http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/interaction-members-support-japan-earthquake-response
Official Statement on Donation or Offers of Assistance by Embassy of Japan
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/j/anzen/jishin_message.html
http://newsroom.redcross.org/category/international-updates/japan-earthquake-march-2011/
Follow the link to donate online or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.
If you prefer other organizations, you can find a list of reliable organizations.
http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/interaction-members-support-japan-earthquake-response
Official Statement on Donation or Offers of Assistance by Embassy of Japan
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/j/anzen/jishin_message.html
Tsunami Info
Tsunami info of Japan:
Tsunami Warnings/Advisories by Japanese Meteorological Agency
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/
Of the world by NOAA's National Weather Service:
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
http://ptwc.weather.gov/
Tsunami Warnings/Advisories by Japanese Meteorological Agency
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/
Of the world by NOAA's National Weather Service:
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
http://ptwc.weather.gov/
How to Find Your Family in Japan
81-3-5452-8800 for an update of your family and friends in Japan
Consulate/Embassy is always a great help. Check the article Call Your Consulate/Embassy in Various Languages to find call number or the official website.
Google Person Finder
http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?lang=en
* this is the major one used in Japan
Family links Network
http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/wfl/wfl_jap.nsf/Docindex/locate_eng
If you are looking for your loved one in Miyagi Prefecture:
Miyagi Police Station provides a 24/7 phone service at 022-221-2000
I am not sure if they understand English, but it is worth trying.
If they couldn't understand English, use the translation service below,
or let me know. I have a lot of friends in Japan who are willing to help you.
There is also a free translation service for non-Japanese speakers
A free translation service has been set up for non-Japanese speakers, on 050 5814 7230 and 03 5366 6001. English, Chinese, Korean are available 24 hours a day. Portuguese and Spanish between 9am-8pm. Please note that this isn't an emergency information service.
Twitter users created system Buji.me to help people to find your loved person.
http://buji.me/
This system itsel is in Japanese, but there is language assistance available to translate ALL LANGUAGES. There is further information in several languages on right side of the page.
Safe and Well by American Red Cross
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
Phone companies provide message board services you can use from internet, but they are in Japanse. If you are desperate, let me know and I'll see if I can help you.
-DOCOMO iMode Natural Disaster Message Services
http://dengon.docomo.ne.jp/top.cgi
- KDDI Disaster Message Services
http://dengon.ezweb.ne.jp/
- Softbank Mobile Disaster Message Services
http://dengon.softbank.ne.jp/
- NTT Eastern Japan Emergency Message Site
http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/saigai/index.html
- Willcom Disaster Message Services
http://www.willcom-inc.com/ja/dengon/index.html
- E-mobile disater/emergency message Center
http://dengon.emnet.ne.jp/
Consulate/Embassy is always a great help. Check the article Call Your Consulate/Embassy in Various Languages to find call number or the official website.
Google Person Finder
http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/?lang=en
* this is the major one used in Japan
Family links Network
http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/wfl/wfl_jap.nsf/Docindex/locate_eng
If you are looking for your loved one in Miyagi Prefecture:
Miyagi Police Station provides a 24/7 phone service at 022-221-2000
I am not sure if they understand English, but it is worth trying.
If they couldn't understand English, use the translation service below,
or let me know. I have a lot of friends in Japan who are willing to help you.
There is also a free translation service for non-Japanese speakers
A free translation service has been set up for non-Japanese speakers, on 050 5814 7230 and 03 5366 6001. English, Chinese, Korean are available 24 hours a day. Portuguese and Spanish between 9am-8pm. Please note that this isn't an emergency information service.
Twitter users created system Buji.me to help people to find your loved person.
http://buji.me/
This system itsel is in Japanese, but there is language assistance available to translate ALL LANGUAGES. There is further information in several languages on right side of the page.
Safe and Well by American Red Cross
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
Phone companies provide message board services you can use from internet, but they are in Japanse. If you are desperate, let me know and I'll see if I can help you.
-DOCOMO iMode Natural Disaster Message Services
http://dengon.docomo.ne.jp/top.cgi
- KDDI Disaster Message Services
http://dengon.ezweb.ne.jp/
- Softbank Mobile Disaster Message Services
http://dengon.softbank.ne.jp/
- NTT Eastern Japan Emergency Message Site
http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/saigai/index.html
- Willcom Disaster Message Services
http://www.willcom-inc.com/ja/dengon/index.html
- E-mobile disater/emergency message Center
http://dengon.emnet.ne.jp/
Radio in Various Languages
News on the quake on NHK Radio 963, in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and French.
The frequency of NHK Radio 2 (AM) is different in each area. You can check the frequency of your area in this website.
http://h.hatena.com/herbe/243597512623822452
Here are some frequencys in Tohoku region.
Aomori Prefecture
Aomori - 1521 Hirosaki - 1467 Hachinohe - 1377
Iwate Prefecture
Morioka - 1386 Kamaishi - 1602 Miyako - 1359
Ofunato - 1359 Kuji - 1539 Iwaizumi - 1602
Miyagi Prefecture
Sendai - 1089 Kesennuma - 1539
Akita Prefecture
Akita - 774 Yokote - 1062 Odate - 1359 Hanawa - 1521
Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata - 1521 Shinjo - 1539 Yonezawa - 1359 Tsuruoka - 1035
Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima - 1602 Koriyama - 1512 Aizu-Wakamatsu - 1539
Iwaki - 1539 Tajima - 1602 Tadami - 1359
NHK Radio online in 16 different languages
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/radio/program/16lang.html
FM WaiWai from Kobe provids news in various languages
77.8 MHz
Or download online radio here
http://www.tcc117.org/fmyy/internet/index.html
English Language Programming (March 12th, 2011)
http://www.tcc117.org/fmyy/index.php?e=1040
The frequency of NHK Radio 2 (AM) is different in each area. You can check the frequency of your area in this website.
http://h.hatena.com/herbe/243597512623822452
Here are some frequencys in Tohoku region.
Aomori Prefecture
Aomori - 1521 Hirosaki - 1467 Hachinohe - 1377
Iwate Prefecture
Morioka - 1386 Kamaishi - 1602 Miyako - 1359
Ofunato - 1359 Kuji - 1539 Iwaizumi - 1602
Miyagi Prefecture
Sendai - 1089 Kesennuma - 1539
Akita Prefecture
Akita - 774 Yokote - 1062 Odate - 1359 Hanawa - 1521
Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata - 1521 Shinjo - 1539 Yonezawa - 1359 Tsuruoka - 1035
Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima - 1602 Koriyama - 1512 Aizu-Wakamatsu - 1539
Iwaki - 1539 Tajima - 1602 Tadami - 1359
NHK Radio online in 16 different languages
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/radio/program/16lang.html
FM WaiWai from Kobe provids news in various languages
77.8 MHz
Or download online radio here
http://www.tcc117.org/fmyy/internet/index.html
English Language Programming (March 12th, 2011)
http://www.tcc117.org/fmyy/index.php?e=1040
General Information of Earthquake
Google Crisis Response
http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
The most useful website w/ information on:
- Local Japan Emergency dials
- Alarm and warning resources
- Disaster message boards
- Transportation status
- Blackout information (Japanese language)
- Useful maps
- Latest news
- Real time twitter feed
Tsunami Info
Of Japan - Tsunami Warnings/Advisories by Japanese Meteorological Agency
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/
Of the world - Pacific Tsunami Warning Center by NOAA's National Weather Service:
http://ptwc.weather.gov/
Other pages
Crisis Wiki
http://crisiswiki.org/2011_Sendai_Japan_Earthquake_and_Tsunami
US National Earthquake Information Center
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0001xgp.html
Japan-guide.com - provides basic info
http://www.japan-guide.com/news/0018.html
Maps: Reach of the Japanese Quake and Tsunami by New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/11/world/asia/maps-of-earthquake-and-tsunami-damage-in-japan.html?smid=tw-nytimes#panel/0
Interactive map of the damage by New York TImes
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/flash/newsgraphics/2011/0311-japan-earthquake-map/
http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
The most useful website w/ information on:
- Local Japan Emergency dials
- Alarm and warning resources
- Disaster message boards
- Transportation status
- Blackout information (Japanese language)
- Useful maps
- Latest news
- Real time twitter feed
Tsunami Info
Of Japan - Tsunami Warnings/Advisories by Japanese Meteorological Agency
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/
Of the world - Pacific Tsunami Warning Center by NOAA's National Weather Service:
http://ptwc.weather.gov/
Other pages
Crisis Wiki
http://crisiswiki.org/2011_Sendai_Japan_Earthquake_and_Tsunami
US National Earthquake Information Center
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0001xgp.html
Japan-guide.com - provides basic info
http://www.japan-guide.com/news/0018.html
Maps: Reach of the Japanese Quake and Tsunami by New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/11/world/asia/maps-of-earthquake-and-tsunami-damage-in-japan.html?smid=tw-nytimes#panel/0
Interactive map of the damage by New York TImes
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/flash/newsgraphics/2011/0311-japan-earthquake-map/
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