When Off the coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory is issued
Off the coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory
This is not a warning that an earthquake will definitely occur during the period when this information is issued.
Please remain calm and take disaster prevention action in accordance with any requests from the government and local authorities.
Check Conditions in the Region
- For the latest information issued by the national government or local authorities, such as tsunami warnings and evacuation information, please check the TV, radio, smartphone app, etc.
- Please check the map below to see if your current area is one where disaster prevention measures are required.
Source: Cabinet Office Megaquakes along the Japan and Chishima Trenches - Preparations -
Response Actions in Areas Where Disaster Prevention Measures are Required
Continue with daily life while making “special preparations” and “reviewing everyday earthquake preparedness.”
Source: Cabinet Office Addition to Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information Disaster Prevention Response Guidelines
- Special Preparations
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- Be prepared to evacuate immediately when a tsunami warning, etc. is issued
- Keep essential items ready to take with you in case of evacuation (food, water, regular medications, mobile battery, IDs, etc.) etc.
- Everyday Earthquake Preparedness
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- Confirm evacuation sites and routes
- Confirm ways to contact your family
- Secure furniture, etc.
- Check stockpiles of emergency food, etc.
Even after the special advisories have ended, it does not mean that the risk of a large-scale earthquake has disappeared.
Continue your everyday earthquake preparedness as you return to daily life.
