Life

Urgent: Stop! House Fire – Fires Can Be Prevented with Your Caution –

House fires are on the rise in Minoh City. Please start taking the following safety habits and measures as well!◆Start N...
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Take Preventive Measures Against Typhoon and Heavy Rain

In order to minimize the risk of damage or loss that may be caused by typhoons or heavy rain, please take the following ...
Life

Rainy Season! / Take Preventive Measures Against Heavy Rain

The rainy season has started, and heavy rain is likely to occur. From now until summer, natural disasters caused by heav...
Life

Please Check the Latest “Bousai Map”

Please check the "Hazard Area" on the most recent "Bousai Map". "Hazard areas" are places at risk of "landslides" or "fl...
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Forest Fire Prevention Tips

About two thirds of Minoh City is covered by hills and forests. If a forest fire should occur, it will take decades to r...
Safety/Disaster prevention

What You Should Do to Prevent Arson

Setting fire to a house is called “arson”. Many fires are said to be caused by arson. Please take the following precauti...
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Emergency Earthquake Alert! What to Do When It Happens?

An Emergency Earthquake Alert is a warning that tells you "a big earthquake is coming soon" after an earthquake starts b...
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A Huge Earthquake Might Happen Tomorrow! Protect Yourself from Falling Furniture

To protect your life during a large earthquake, review the placement of furniture in your home and use brackets or other...
Safety/Disaster prevention

Nankai Trough Earthquake Advisory Provisional Information

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has announced an advisory in case of a Nankai Trough Earthquake (large earthquake ...
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Fireworks: Fire Prevention Tips

When you play with fireworks, at least one adult must stay close to the firework and take the following measures to prev...