TYPHOONS/FLOODS/EARTHQUAKES/GASLEAKAGE/WATERLEAKAGE 2-b
●Typhoons
□ Typhoons bring strong winds and heavy rain. The typhoon season runs from July through October.
□ Please pay attention to the weather forecast or typhoon information on the radio and TV.
□ Secure or bring inside your house all objects (such as garbage containers or flower pots) on your yard or veranda so they won’t be blown with the wind.
□ Typhoons sometimes cause power failure so it is better to have some candles or flashlights ready.
□ It is better to stay inside as storms can be dangerous.
＊ When the typhoon warning comes, schools are sometimes closed or people are asked to stand
by in their homes.
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●Floods
□ After the rainy season or after a storm/typhoon, please pay attention to
landslides and the rise in the water level of rivers.
□ When the situation becomes dangerous, evacuate to an emergency shelter.
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●Earthquakes
□ Earthquakes sometimes strike in Japan. Secure your furniture so that they do
not topple and avoid placing objects on top of high shelves as these may fall
down.
□ When an earthquake hits, extinguish the fire from your heater and gas
appliances and turn off the main valve for gas.
□ If the shaking is violent, take cover under a desk or table and protect your
head with a cushion.
□ Ensure you have an escape route by opening the windows or front door.
Evacuate to an emergency shelter when the situation becomes dangerous.
□ It is important to keep calm and pay attention to information on the radio and
from the city hall.
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●Gas leakage
□ Gas leakage can lead to fire and explosion.
□ If you smell gas, fasten the main valve and open your windows. Never use
the ventilation fan. Sometimes an electric switch can cause ignition and
explosion so be careful.
□ Contact the City Hall Gas Department（☎079-552-1111）or the propane gas company.
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●Water leakage
□ In the cold winter, the water pipe sometimes freezes and bursts.
□ If water leaks, close the water plug inside the meter box.
□ If you live in an apartment or rented house, inform your landlord or superintendent; if it’s your own house,
contact the water supply company.
□ If you don’t know what to do, please contact the City Hall Water Department（☎079-552-1111）
＊ Let us enter important phone numbers in the『Emergency Phone Numbers directory』!
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