Issued by: Fukushima International Association
Earthquakes strike without warning. Talk with your family about
how you should react in order to minimize the damage.

1 React calmly

• Earthquakes come as a surprise. Don’t panic.

2 Ensure your own safety

• When you feel an earthquake, take cover under sturdy furniture such as a table or a desk.
• Prevent your head from being injured by using a cushion.
• Wear slippers inside the house and watch out for broken pieces of glass.

3 Act responsibly and with caution

• Secure an exit
• Turn off all heaters, and stoves and gas heaters
• Put out any fire you may notice

4 Collect information

• Act upon correct information, not on false rumors. Don’t make phone calls except in an emergency.
• Constantly pay attention to the information given by the authorities.

5 Evacuate as soon as possible

• Evacuate to the site designated.
• Before evacuation, do a safety check. Make sure all electric appliances and gas heaters are turned off.
• Move by foot, and carry nothing but necessities.
• Once you have evacuated, do not return to get money or possessions.

6 Take with you emergency items(generally male below 15kg, female below 10kg) such as

• seals , bankbooks, torches, candles, gloves , water , portable radios, cash, lighter, knives, powder milk, feeding bottles, disposal diapers, convenience noodles, foods, can opener, first-aid kit, clothing, blanket, helmet, etc.