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Preparations for a disaster

1. Prepare an emergency backpack for evacuations.
2. Secure drawers and shelves, and make sure objects will not fall.
3. Discuss with family members about the best way to keep in touch.
4. Become familiar with warning levels.
5. Become familiar with hazard maps.
6. Become familiar with evacuation shelters and temporary retreat centers. 

1 Prepare an emergency backpack to bring when evacuating that contains:

• Drinkable water (three liters per person per day)
• Food
• Flashlight
• Small radio
• Charger
• Clothing and shoes
• Matches, lighters
• Candles (that do not topple easily)
• Medicine, bandages, masks
• Ballpoint pens, memo pads
• Umbrellas, raincoats
• Tissue paper
• Money
• Other items you consider necessary

Note: If you have to evacuate, remember to bring valuables such as your residence card. 

2 Secure drawers and shelves, and make sure objects do not fall 

• Use metal fittings to fasten drawers and shelves to the walls.
• Place heavy objects on the bottom parts of drawers and shelves.
• Do not place objects that pose danger when they fall in high places, such as at the top of drawers or shelves.
• Take measures to prevent the glass of cabinet doors from breaking and falling.
• Make sure that glass plates and cups do not topple or fall.

3 Discuss with family members about how to contact each other

• Email
  Emailing or texting may be available when you cannot reach a person by phone.
• Disaster message dial
  This service is activated when a large disaster strikes.
  You can record your messages or listen to recorded messages left for you.
  You must choose a ten-digit number with your family members before using the service.

Record your message

1. Dial 171

2. Press 1

3. Enter the ten-digit number

4. Record your message

Listen to a recorded message

1. Dial 171

2. Press 2

3. Enter the ten-digit number

4. Listen to the recording

• Disaster message board
  This service is activated when a large disaster strikes.
  You can write or read messages from your cellphone.
  View the website of your cellphone carrier for usage instructions.

4 Become familiar with alert levels

The Japan Meteorological Agency and Urayasu City use various warning levels to notify residents of danger.Since this information may save your life, become familiar with the different levels.

Alert levels	What to do	Issued by
5 Emergency safety measures	If evacuating poses danger, remain where you are and do what you can to stay safe.	Urayasu City
4 Evacuation order	All residents should evacuate from dangerous areas.	Urayasu City
3 Evacuation of the elderly, etc.	Senior citizens and people who have difficulty walking should start evacuating from dangerous areas.	Urayasu City
2 Advisory (heavy rain, floods, high tides)	Check the hazard maps and prepare for evacuation.	Japan Meteorological Agency
1  Early warning	Keep an eye out for disaster information.	Japan Meteorological Agency

5 Become familiar with the Urayasu City flood hazard map

The flood hazard map indicates areas that are in danger of flooding.
Always check the latest hazard map. 

• Hazard map （English and Japanese）

6 Become familiar with evacuation shelters and temporary retreat centers 

If a disaster strikes and it is dangerous to stay in your home, you can go to an evacuation shelter or temporary retreat center.Become familiar with the types and locations of these sites. 

• List of shelters