Earthquake

Japan has many earthquakes. Please check the location of the shelters in your area in advance, and learn what steps you must take in an emergency. Having an evacuation plan is a major step in preventing panic.

Be prepared for earthquakes

1. Please check you know where the shelter in your area is located. Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus is one of the shelters in the Kanazawa area.
2. Report your mobile number as your emergency contact to your student affairs section and Academic Advisor in advance. If you have family in Japan, make sure all family members know where to meet or how to get in touch with each other.
3. In Japan, early warnings are issued by TV, radio or Internet when there are predictions of a large-scale disaster such as a major earthquake. You can get English warning information on the radio （NHK Broadcast No. 2, station 693） and from the Japan Meteorological Agency Website.
4. Secure furniture such as dressers and bookshelves with braces so that they do not fall over. Do not place heavy or hard objects on high shelves.
5. If you live in a private apartment, make sure you know where the fire extinguisher is and how to use it.
6. Keep emergency supplies (such as medical provisions, daily supplies and valuables) accessible. Keep your passport, Residence Card, National Health Insurance Certificate, etc., in a handy location as well.

If an earthquake strikes

Severe shaking during an earthquake lasts only a few minutes. Aftershocks are usually weaker than the first quake. But please be careful about aftershocks in a powerful earthquake, as they can continue for several months with decreasing frequency.

1. Turn off gas appliances and electrical appliances.
2. Open doors and windows to secure an exit. Do not rush outside, as there is the danger of falling objects such as signs.
3. Take cover under something sturdy, such as a table or desk.
4. Watch TV or listen to the radio for reliable information. Do not act on hearsay.
5. Talk to your neighbors, and help each other.
6. Stay away from the bottoms of mountains and cliffs.
7. Get off the elevator at the nearest floor.
8. Do not walk by walls or pillars outside, as they may topple over.
9. Hold the strap or handrail firmly when on a train or a bus and follow the driver’s instructions.

Flood

　In recent years, flooding caused by heavy rain has occurred in various regions in Japan.

Please check the flooding hazard map and learn what steps you must take in an emergency.

Disaster Prevention Portal & Hazard Map