City News Shinagawa -- Shinagawa City Basic Disaster Countermeasure Ordinance

City News Shinagawa

Shinagawa City Basic Disaster Countermeasure Ordinance Now in Force
—Be Prepared in Case of Disaster

To protect people from injuries and death as well as safeguard property when a disaster such as a big earthquake strikes, the city administration joins forces with disaster prevention-related institutions, city residents and business operators to keep damage and loss of life to a minimum. Toward that end, on April 1, 2014, Shinagawa City passed the Shinagawa City Basic Disaster Countermeasure Ordinance, based on the community disaster prevention plan, to clarify the responsibilities of the city government and respective roles of and efforts to be made by city residents, business operators and stranded commuters. Let’s work together to organize disaster countermeasures according to the basic ideals of this ordinance to ensure that the next generation has a safe and peaceful town that is strong in the face of disaster.
Inquiries: Disaster Prevention Section, Tel: 5742-6696

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Disaster Preparedness Starts with Protecting Yourself and Your Town with Your Neighbors

First of all, it is important to keep in mind the key points of disaster preparedness, namely, protecting your own safety and your town with your neighbors and always being prepared in case of an emergency. Make use of this opportunity to talk about disaster preparedness with your family members, and confirm the locations of and routes to nearby evacuation sites and other key places, ways of contacting each other, roles, and what to prepare (emergency food supply, etc.).

• Keep food, drinking water (three liters per day per person), clothes, and other emergency supplies for at least three days.

Why Not Participate in Disaster Preparedness Drills in Your Community?

Comprehensive disaster preparedness drills are conducted in 13 districts in Shinagawa City. The disaster preparedness drill in Osaki Daiichi District will be staffed by volunteer interpreters, so please participate even if you are not confident about your Japanese.
Date and time: November 16 (Sun.), 9:00 a.m. to noon
Location: Daiichi Hino Elementary School No. 2 grounds (6-4 Nishi-Gotanda)
Program: Practice using a fire extinguisher for initial firefighting, learn how to give emergency first aid and to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), etc.
Languages: English and Chinese
Eligibility: Foreign residents who live, work, or go to school in Shinagawa City
To apply: Send a fax to the International Affairs Subsection, Community Promotion Section (Tel: 5742-6691, Fax: 5742-6878) no later than October 10 (Fri.). Write the phrase “Osaki Disaster Preparedness Drill” and give your name, address, telephone number, and to which language you would like interpreted.