{"id":75548,"date":"2012-03-29T00:00:27","date_gmt":"2012-03-28T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com?post_type=feature&#038;p=18566"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:23:42","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:23:42","slug":"fukuoka-city-disaster-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/fukuoka-city-disaster-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka City Disaster Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Screen-shot-2012-03-21-at-15.15.39.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18568\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 15.15.39\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/Screen-shot-2012-03-21-at-15.15.39-e1332310568174.png?resize=640%2C165\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"165\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many foreigners have never experienced an earthquake. Fortunately, they are very infrequent in Fukuoka, however it is important to be prepared. Learn more online at Fukuoka International Association website and watch the Mayor Takashima\u2019s informative videos on YouTube (English, Korean, and Chinese).<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainbowfia.or.jp\/en\/foreigner\/disaster.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.rainbowfia.or.jp\/en\/foreigner\/disaster.html<\/a><br \/>\nVideos: search \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/FukuokaIA?feature=watch\" target=\"_blank\">FukuokaIA<\/a>\u201d YouTube channel<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QCLdYsfmCpk\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZm4a5UA09c\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, protect your friends and family with these potentially life saving tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 Point Earthquake Safety Guide<\/strong><br \/>\nEarthquakes are disasters that occur without warning, unlike windstorms or floods. For your own safety do not panic. Preparations are key to minimize damage.<\/p>\n<p><em>1. Firstly, secure your own safety.<\/em><br \/>\nHide under a table or a desk. Be careful around furniture which may fall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18693\" title=\"cb-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-1.jpg?resize=200%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Reduce risk of fires.<\/em><br \/>\nShut off the gas main switch and unplug electrical appliances.<\/p>\n<p>3. Open a door to secure your exit.<br \/>\nIn order to ensure a point of evacuation open all doors near you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18694\" title=\"cb-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-2.jpg?resize=200%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-2.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Extinguish fires immediately.<\/em><br \/>\nPrepare and check fire extinguishers and learn fire fighting skills in advance.<\/p>\n<p><em>5. Keep flashlights nearby.<\/em><br \/>\nKeep flashlights handy in case of power outage or nighttime evacuation.<\/p>\n<p><em>6. Be aware of landslides and tsunami.<\/em><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re in an area likely to be effected evacuate as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><em>7. Evacuate on foot and minimize baggage.<\/em><br \/>\nPrepare emergency supplies in a backpack. Do not use cars or elevators.<\/p>\n<p><em>8. Keep away from walls, cliffs, rivers and small alleys.<\/em><br \/>\nDistance yourself from things that fall easily such as brick walls, gateposts and vending machines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-8.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18695\" title=\"cb-8\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-8.jpg?resize=200%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-8.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cb-8.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>9. Act calmly and obtain information from reliable sources.<\/em><br \/>\nPrepare a portable radio and do not be misled by incorrect information or rumors.<\/p>\n<p><em>10. Cooperate and help each other.<\/em><br \/>\nAssist elderly, handicapped and injured persons. Cooperate to extinguish fires.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (<a href=\"http:\/\/issuu.com\/fukuokanow\/docs\/fn-160-web\" target=\"_blank\">fn160, Mar. 2012<\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many foreigners have never experienced an earthquake. Fortunately, they are very infrequent in Fukuoka, however it is important to be prepared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-75548","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-fukuoka-city","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/75548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75548"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}