![]() ![]() Use your bag, a backpack or purse to protect your head and neck. If you’re outside in an urban area, be careful of broken glass, bricks or cement falling from buildings. ![]() Cover: Your head and neck are vulnerable to injury as objects may fall off shelves or from the ceiling.Drop: Lowering your point of gravity will help you stay steady during a tremor.It might give a few seconds advance notice. The most widely used quake app is Yurekuru Call ( Android) ( iOS). Many Japanese phones now have quake alarms in their system OS. Check your ward office's disaster preparedness page ( Tokyo wards).If you are not a Japanese citizen, register at your embassy.Japanese hardware stores have a wide array of straps and tools for fastening and securing items. Secure furniture (cabinets, bookshelves, etc.) and large electronics (microwaves, refrigerators, etc.) that could fall over during a quake. For example, fill your car’s gas tank when it gets half empty and take note of evacuation signs when visiting new places - and, if necessary, learn quake-related vocabulary and their kanji. A standard earthquake kit includes: a flashlight, a portable radio, batteries, chargers, a can opener, a first-aid kit, blankets, rainwear and copies of important documents (passports, bank details, the deed to your home, etc.) and cash. ![]()
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