September　Earthquake! Before rushing off to an evacuation shelter, you may actually be better off staying at home

[Inquiries] Shomu-gakari (General Affairs Section), Naka Ward Office

Tel: 224-8112 Fax: 224-8109

In the event of a major earthquake, if your house is not in danger of collapsing or burning down, you can stay at home instead of going to an evacuation shelter. Space at evacuation shelters is limited. So stay at home, if you can.

Q1: Can I stay at home?
　Yes　　Stay at home
　　　　　　Stay at home if it is safe for you to do so. Let's make the necessary preparations!
　No 　　Go to Q2
Q2: Posso evacuar à casa de um parente ou amigo em um lugar seguro?
　Sim Evacuam à casa de um parente ou amigo
　　　　　　Talk to your relatives and friends beforehand.
　No　　　Evacuate to an evacuation shelter
　　　　　　Make sure you know which evacuation shelter you will go to.
　　　　　　Bring a stockpile of supplies.

First aid and safety
　□First aid kit (bandages, bandaids)
　□Essential medicines
　□Glasses, contact lenses, etc.
Daily necessities
　□Flashlight
　□Portable radio
　□Towels
　□Tissues
　□Masks
　□Plastic bags
　□Paper diapers
Valuables
　□Bank book and cards
　□Carteira de motorista, cartão de seguro, selo pessoal, etc.
Water and food
　□Emergency rations
　□Drinking water
　□Paper plates, paper cups
　□Powdered milk

Evacuation shelters are opened when an earthquake of intensity 5 or higher is recorded in Yokohama City. Evacuation shelters function as places of refuge for people who have lost their homes and are unable to carry out their daily lives there due to the earthquake. They also serve to provide a supply of goods and information for those staying at home, and as a base for rescue and relief efforts by residents.

Take measures to avoid getting trapped under furniture or injured by glass!

！　If the water supply is cut off, you may not be able to use water for domestic use. Always keep water in the bathtub.

・Portal de informação de Prevenção de Desastre de Yokohama City (o sítio exterior)
　Emergency information will be posted here in the event of a disaster.
・Yokohama informação de administração sobre Ala de Cidade Naka (Twitter) (o sítio exterior) (japonês)
　Disaster and emergency information in the ward is sent out from Naka Ward Disaster Response HQ and other sources. Get information specific to Naka Ward.
・Yokohama City Disaster Prevention Information E-mail
　Disaster prevention information such as earthquake seismic intensity information and weather warnings and advisories are distributed via e-mail. Be the first to get disaster prevention information.
・Fuzileiro naval de 86.1MHz (o sítio exterior)
　Marine FM, a community broadcasting station in Naka Ward, cooperates with Naka Ward Office in times of disaster to provide detailed information on disasters in Naka Ward.

Mother: It would be less stressful staying in the comfort of our home!
É certamente melhor ficar em casa se puder.
Child : People who choose to stay at home can also receive necessary items and information at an evacuation shelter. So it really does make sense to stay at home.
Father : Right! It's important to prepare in advance!
Father : The whole family should be prepared!
Everyone: Yeah!