Together with May issue of the Momiji Dayori, the new “Bosai Map (Disaster Prevention Map)” was delivered. This is the keep-it-for-the-future-reference edition as of May 2019. The “Bosai Map” shows potentially dangerous places in the event of natural disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rain, as well as where “Hinanjo” (emergency shelters) are. “Hazard Areas” have been revised. “Hazard Areas” are places where “mudslide” or “flood” may occur in the event of natural disasters. Please make sure to check the new “Bosai Map”.
◆Please check the “color” of the area your house is in and what you can do for your safety.
※Even if your house is outside of the hazard area, you are strongly advised to stay inside.
| 【mudslide】 color of hazard area |
red area (red zone) |
orange area (high-risk area) |
yellow area (yellow zone) |
| possible danger | A large amount of mud may flow in and destroy your house. | A large amount of mud may flow in through a window on the 1st floor. | A large amount of mud may flow in below the floor. |
| 【flood】 danger level/color of hazard area |
danger level 3 (red-shaded area) |
danger level 2 (orange-shaded area) |
danger level 1 (yellow-shaded area) |
| possible danger | There is a risk of flooding above 2nd floor level. (3m above) | There is a risk of flooding above floor level. (up to 3m) | There is a risk of flooding below floor level. (up to 0.5m) |
| What you can do to protect yourself | Please go to the emergency shelter before it gets dark or before the rain and wind get stronger. | If you live in a single-story house, please go to the emergency shelter before it gets dark or before the rain and wind get stronger. If you live in a building with more than two-stories, please stay in a room on the 2nd floor or above distant from a mountain/cliff/river. |
Please stay in a room which is distant from a mountain/cliff/river. |
◆When should I go to an emergency shelter?
When Minoh City announces “Evacuation Preparation Information (Hinan-junbi)”, elderly people, disabled people and those with little children should go to emergency shelters right away. Others should get ready for evacuation and actually go there when there is “Evacuation Advisory (Hinan-kankoku)” announced.
※You can go to an emergency shelter even if your house is not in the hazard area. If you feel unsafe at home, please feel free to go to an emergency shelter.
◆Please check the “Bosai Joho (Disaster-prevention Information)” on the reverse side of the “Bosai Map”!
You can find how you can prepare for natural disasters on the reverse side of the “Bosai Map”. Please thoroughly read it with your family.
For details: Civil Defense Office (Shimin Anzen Seisaku-shitsu)
TEL: 072-724-6750 FAX: 072-724-6376
e-mail: bousai@maple.city.minoh.lg.jp
