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| Disaster Prevention
None of us know when an earthquake will happen. However there are simple steps you can take now to prevent injury and damage to your possessions. Prepare your apartment - Secure furniture. For example, use ceiling braces for tall shelves, and special catches for cupboard doors. Available at a home store near you! - Prevent glass breakages. Purchase anti-shatter film at the store and use it on glass cupboards, windows, etc. Keep glass items in a safe place. - Prevent fire. Keep your gas turned off at the wall when not in use. Use non-combustible materials near cookers and heaters. Make sure you know where the fire extinguisher is at your apartment building. Prepare your emergency kit Well-stocked places of refuge are all around in the event of a major disaster. However, just to be on the safe side, think about keeping a bag of the following together on hand (keep your kit by your front door): -Water or juice* -Food/snacks for two or three days* -Sweater/blanket -Prescription medication -Tampons -Bandages/first-aid kit -Flashlight/batteries -Radio/batteries -10 yen coins for phone calls -Copies of ID (passport, alien registration, health card) in a waterproof baggie -Emergency contact numbers -Sendai ALT Emergency Plan Instructions ***Many home centers, supermarkets and department stores have a section selling emergency supplies like long life water, food, etc that can be stored for several years. |