Preparing for an Earthquake: What You Can Do to Stay Safe --- Emergency Preparation (Action) --- ::::: Check safety
in your house ::::: Check and practice the following four key points to immediately secure
your home
Securing a safe space
・Place the least amount of furniture possible in bedrooms used by children and the elderly. ・Keep hallways, doorways, stairs, etc. clear of clutter. ・To prevent fire disaster in the event of an earthquake, do not place furniture near sources of heat or flame. ・Do not place glassware and breakables on top of
furniture. Using furniture properly
・Do not place tall furniture on carpets or tatami mats. ・Store heavy items lower to the ground to keep them from falling. ・Slightly lean furniture back rather than forward.
Securing with anti-toppling devices ・Secure furniture to walls using L-brackets. ・If you cannot fasten directly to a wall or floor, use two or more devices on the upper and lower areas. (bar, stopper, or mat type) ・Attach the furniture upper and lower areas with clamps. (connecting clamps) ・When you cannot secure them to a wall, minimize space
between the ceiling and furniture. (height-adjustable storage units at tallest
setting) Preventing stored items from scattering
・Place an appropriate stopper on furniture with hinged doors. ・Put a shatter-resistant film on glass doors. (shatter-resistant devices for glass) ・Install racks to prevent stored items from slipping.
(racks to prevent slipping) ::::: Family
discussion on disaster measures :::::
In preparation for
earthquakes, fires, and floods, discuss the following points with your family.
・Where is the safety place in your house?
・Learn first-aid knowledge ・Check fire extinguishers, etc. ・Check equipment using heat or open flame ・Confirm temporary refuges and evacuation routes ・Role-sharing with your family ・Means to contact/places to meet with your family ・Check an emergency pack and its storage area ::::: Rescue and
first-aid :::::
Cooperate
with your neighbors to rescue people in collapsed buildings and under fallen
debris. Work together to give first-aid to people with minor injuries.
::::: Ten rules of thumb when you have difficulties
returning home ::::: ・Remain
calm and check the situation
・Carry about a pocket radio ・Make a map to your home ・Keep a pair of walking shoes in your locker ・Keep simple food stock such as chocolates and caramels in your desk ・Confirm the means of contact and meeting point with your family in advance ・Know how to confirm your relative's safety in advance ・Practice walking home ・Prepare portable heating or cooling equipment for the given season ・Speak to
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