Typhoon No. 10 Prepare for Typhoons to be Taken Early (Sep 4, 2020) – Japan Meteorological Association tenki.jp

Also carefully inspect the interior buildings. In an emergency, it is also important for the family to discuss and confirm measures such as actions during the evacuation.

● Take measures against flooding on the ground.
Move household items and appliances to high places or above so they will not be damaged by flooding. Electrical plugs can cause leakage, short circuit, and electric shock. Unplug it and move it to a higher place if it is in a lower position.

● Prepare for the interruption of the lifeline
Make sure you have potable water in the event of a water outage. Let’s ensure water for daily life, like toilets, by filling the bathtub with water. Prepare emergency supplies to prepare for evacuation.

● Check emergency actions
Discuss the methods and methods of emergency contact with your family. If your family is not in the same place when the typhoon hits, it is a good idea to decide where to meet.

● Get the hazard map
If there is a river near your home that may be flooded, or if there is a risk of flooding or landslides in lowlands or steep slopes, obtain a hazard map in advance. Hazard maps can be obtained from every city hall, district office, or government office. You can also check it online now.

● Know nearby buildings and roads.
In the event of an evacuation, recheck nearby buildings and roads to understand the evacuation site and the route to it. If possible, check the location of irrigation canals and culverts. Where roads are flooded or flooded, even if the irrigation canal or manhole cover is removed, it is invisible due to the muddy water and there is a risk of being trapped.

● Communicate with your neighbors
Socializing with your neighbors can go a long way when you are rescued or living in a shelter. Especially if you have elderly people in your neighborhood, let’s communicate and help each other to help you in an emergency.

● Check the latest information on typhoons.
Always look for the latest information. Typhoon track forecasts are regularly updated on specialized weather forecast websites such as tenki.jp, so you can get the latest typhoon information. In addition, notices and warnings such as heavy rains and storms, weather forecasts, movements of rain clouds, etc. are also published. Check the weather information frequently.