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| Prepare for an earthquake |
 Confirm temporary refuges and evacuation routes.
The residents of an apartment and dormitory to take refuge in the open space in front of a dormitory
which Temporary Gathering Area.＜Evacuation shelters Map in KEK  ＞
Store heavy items at lower position so as not to be injured when they fall..
Talk with your family on the contact procedure and places to meet in advance.
After a disaster, supply of essentials may stop for a few days. Plan for quantity of stockpiles and
storage for essentials to be taken out in case of emergency.
Essential emergency supplies list
・ Food and water
(roughly 3 days of food for entire family and 3 liters of water per person a day)
・ First-aid kit, medicine, etc.
・ Portable radio, flashlight, batteries
・ Cash and valuables
・ Clothes
・ Towels
・ Medication
・ Passport, Residence Card
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| How to behave when an earthquake Strikes？ |
 Inside of the KEK Tsukuba Campus
 Earthquake Early Warning
In case when an earthquake of more than seismic intensity 4 on the scale is predicted in the vicinity
of KEK, Earthquake Early Warning (EEW; seismic intensity and arrival time) will be announced in KEK
campus in Japanese.
Do not panic, secure your head and hide under a strong desk etc. Do not rush
outside.
 Right after Earthquake
Keep calm. Check all fire sources. Put out fire quickly.
・If you were using any sources of fire or heat, turn them off when the shaking comes down.
・If a fire occurred, contact Information Center at 3399. Try to fight the fire before they arrive, if you
are sure that you can keep your safety.
Don't rush out in a panic. Watch out for falling objects.
Secure your head for broken glass, signboards, and evacuate to designated public building or park.
In KEK, there are several Temporary Gathering Areas. At KEK, emergency broadcasting both in
Japanese and English will flow after the earthquake of 4 in the scale of seismic intensity.
Keep away from Streetlights and walls.
If you feel an earthquake while being outside, stay away from Streetlights and walls etc.
Moves to the Temporary Gathering Area.
If you escape safely, let's take refuge in a Temporary Gathering Area and report safety to a
responsible person.
The residents of an apartment and dormitory should gather at the open space in front of a dormitory
where is the Temporary Gathering Area. ＜Evacuation shelters Map in KEK ＞
 After Earthquake
Follow the directions of a responsible person.
Outside of the KEK
Outdoors
Keep away from vending machines, concrete block walls, electric poles, or other hazards. Stay in a
safe building or evacuate to a spacious place.
Inside of Elevators
If an earthquake occurs while you are using an elevator, press all the floor buttons and get off
immediately on whichever floor it stops. If trapped inside, press an emergency-call button and wait
for help.
In a Mass Retail Shop or Crowded Public building
 In a mass retail shop, you should move away from showcases or merchandise shelves that may
fall over, and protect yourself from danger.
In a movie theater or other places, you should protect your head with a bag or other things.
Lie flat quickly between the seats, and other places. Find an open space to protect yourself from
falling objects. Follow advices of attendants.
If driving a Car
Slowly reduce your speed, find safe place, and park your car on the left. Listen to the car radio to
obtain disaster information.
In a Underground Mall
・Don't panic even if the electricity goes out.
・Don't rush to stairs or emergency exits. When so many people rush to one place in a hurry, they
are more likely to fall down on the stairs. Follow advices of attendants.
In a moving Train
Don't panic, and follow advices of a train attendant. Don't attempt to exit from the train.
You will be exposed to the risk of electrical shock or be hit by another train.
In a Coastal area
There is no telling when tsunami strikes. When there are strong tremors near coasts in the sea,
move inland to higher ground immediately. Don't wait for a tsunami warning to be issued.
Near a Mountain or Cliffs
Move as far away from a mountain or cliffs as possible if you are near, and evacuate to a flat and
safe area.
The detailed explanation look at each homepage.
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NTT is a Japanese telecommunications company.
Connection of public phones are prioritized during natural disasters. They can be used for free
(excluding international calls)
How to make a call for free:
・ Green analog public phones : Press the emergency button, or insert a jyu-en dama (10 yen).
Your coin will be returned after the call.
・ Digital public phones : No card/cash necessary, just pick up the receiver.
1) Dial 「171」 1) Dial 「171」
2) Dial 「1」 2) Dial 「2」
3) Dial your telephon number, and record 3) Dial the his/her phone number which
your message according to guidance. you want to confirm.
Docomo: NTT Docomo is the predominant mobile phone operator in Japan.
Docomo has a disaster status confirmation service.
Please visit the NTT docomo website to see more information:
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/disaster/index.html
au: au is a mobile phone brand in Japan marketed by KDDI Corporation in the main islands of japan
and Okinawa Cellular in Okinawa
Please visit the au website to see more information:
http://www.au.kddi.com/english/notice/saigai_dengon/index.html
SoftBank: Softbank is a Japanese telecommunications and Internet corporation.
Please visit the SoftBamk website to see more information: http://www.softbank.jp/en/
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