Great East Japan Earthquake

We Appreciate Your Cooperation in Taking Proper Action Based on Reliable Information.

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11. Upon the request of Tokyo Electric Power Company, Shinagawa City is working on energy conservation measures to prevent a major blackout due to a lack of electric power caused by the earthquake. Such measures as canceling or scaling down special events and restricting the usage of municipal facilities may cause everyone some inconvenience; however, we would appreciate your gracious understanding and cooperation.

For Information, This Is Where to Start.

Shinagawa City provides information through various media.

Shinagawa City Web Site
(in English, Chinese [Simplified Characters and Traditional Characters], Korean, and Japanese)
www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp

SHINAGAWA INFO.
(Guidebook on Everyday Living for Foreign Residents in Four Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese)

This publication includes information on earthquake preparedness and a list of Open Evacuation Areas. Also, there is a map in four languages.
Available Location: Public Relations Section, Shinagawa City Office (Hon Chosha 5F)

InterFM
Shinagawa Info. (FM radio program, 76.1 MHz)
Shinagawa City has a three-minute multilingual public relations program called Shinagawa Info. on InterFM, Monday through Friday from 6:56 a.m. During emergencies, emergency reports and information on everyday living will be announced. The content of the program will be posted on the Shinagawa City Web site for you to listen and/or read.

Other Web Sites Offering Information about the Great East Japan Earthquake in Various Languages

• Cabinet Office: www8.cao.go.jp/teiju-portal/jpn/index.html
  
• Portal Site on Policies for Foreign Residents (in Japanese, English, Portuguese, and Spanish)
  
• Tokyo International Communication Committee: www.tokyo-icc.jp (English, Chinese, and Korean)
  
• Announcements from the Tokyo Fire Department, Tokyo Bureau of Waterworks, and Tokyo Bureau of Sewerage as well as NHK news
  
• Tokyo metropolitan government: Cell phone version of its emergency manual for foreign residents (in English)

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In Times of Emergency, Act Calmly!

To keep damage and loss to a minimum if an earthquake strikes suddenly, it is important that each and every person is prepared to act calmly.

○ Earthquake Preparedness:

• It is a good idea to check the strength of your home and fence.
  
• It is a good idea to take measures to prevent furniture from toppling over or falling.
  
• It is a good idea to keep firefighting items handy.
  
• It is a good idea to keep emergency supplies and an emergency backpack.
  
• It is a good idea to discuss with your family what actions to take if an earthquake strikes.
  
• It is a good idea to check the various ways of getting in touch with family and friends in times of disaster.

○ Disaster Message Service
In times of emergency, family members can leave/check messages on each other's safety by calling 171 (NTT's Disaster Emergency Message Dial) or by checking the disaster message services of cell phone service providers.
If an earthquake strikes, do not panic. Obtain reliable information and bear in mind the importance of taking proper action.
Inquiries: Disaster Prevention Section, Tel: 5742-6695

Please Continue Saving Electricity

○ Some easy energy-saving measures:

• Turn off lights that are not in use.
  
• Unplug electric appliances that are not in use.
  
• Keep air conditioner/heater use to a minimum. Adjust to changing temperatures by adding/removing layers of clothing and ther means.
  
• Turn off some of the lights in hallways and spacious areas in apartments.