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<\/figure>Stay Calm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ensure your safety first<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you feel shaking or think an earthquake has started, protect yourself immediately. Take cover under a table or desk, or use a futon or cushion to shield your head. The most important thing is to protect yourself first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re outside, cover your head with a bag or other item, and move away from block walls, utility poles, and power lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even in a small earthquake, always turn off any gas stoves right away. Of course, earthquakes are scary, but the fires they can cause are just as dangerous. However, if the shaking is strong enough that you can\u2019t move safely, the kitchen can be very dangerous. In that case, prioritize protecting yourself and getting away safely. Once it\u2019s safe to move, turn off the gas at the main valve and unplug electric appliances. In the case of a major earthquake where you must evacuate, turn off the circuit breaker before leaving your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open Doors and Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a large earthquake, doors may become jammed and unable to be opened. Try to open doors and windows early so you don\u2019t get trapped inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put on Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Items in the kitchen or glass from windows may break and scatter. If you have time, put on shoes or slippers to protect your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you Need to Evacuate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wear a hat or helmet, and carry your emergency supplies in a backpack so your hands are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay updated<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During a disaster, radio is one of the most reliable sources of information. Make sure you have a radio prepared in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Know Your Nearest Evacuation Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As disasters can happen at any time, it\u2019s important to check your designated evacuation areas<\/strong> and shelters<\/strong> in advance. First, take note of the distinction<\/strong> between evacuation areas and evacuation shelters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evacuation Area:<\/strong> Evacuation Shelter:<\/strong> Please Check the Following List of Evacuation the Evacuation Zones In Your Area.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Locations written in red<\/strong> <\/mark>are evacuation areas.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Japan being one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, is said to have about 10% of the world\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1651,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","ub_ctt_via":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-2.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"\u56fd\u969b\u4ea4\u6d41\u30bb\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc","author_link":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/author\/ced620d04eb3ca9531749e6e9ca8472c37f89de0\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1649"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1657,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions\/1657"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
In case of an emergency, make sure you know where to go<\/strong> and how to get there<\/strong> quickly and safely.
Confirm the location of your evacuation area below, and plan your route ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A place where you go to protect yourself when a disaster happens or is likely to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A place where you stay and live for a while if you cannot live in your home because of a disaster.
Evacuation shelters provide essentials such as drinking water, toilets, and other basic facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImai District<\/strong><\/td> Osaka District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Imai Community Hall
Imai Nursery School
Shinmei Elementary School <\/mark>
Shinmei Nursery School
Okaya Technical High School
Okaya Technical College \u00a0<\/mark><\/td>Osaka Community Center<\/td><\/tr> Hanaoka District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Hanaoka Community Center
Minato Nursery School
Minato Elementary School
Okaya Nanbu Junior High School <\/mark>
Minato Community Center \u00a0<\/td><\/tr>Mashita District<\/strong><\/td> Misawa District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Mashita Community Center
Okaya Baseball Stadium<\/td>Misawa Community Facility
Kawagishi Elementary School
Okaya Seibu Junior High School<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>Okaya District<\/strong><\/td> Arakura District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Okaya Community Hall
Naruta Nursery School
Techno Plaza Okaya
Okaya Culture Center (ILF plaza 3F)<\/td>Arakura Community Hall
Kawagishi Nursery School
Natsume Nursery School
Kawagishi Community Center<\/td><\/tr>Shimohama District<\/strong><\/td> Komazawa District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Shimohama Community Center
Workers\u2019 Welfare Center
Okaya City General Gymnasium
Ayame Nursery School
Okaya Minami High School<\/mark><\/td>Komazawa Community Center <\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Ayuzawa District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Ayuzawa Community Hall<\/td><\/tr> Hashibara District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Hashihara Community Hall<\/td><\/tr> Kooguchi District<\/strong><\/td> Higashibori District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Kooguchi Community Center<\/td> Shibamiya Hall
Osachi Elementary School Okaya
Tobu Junior High School <\/mark>
Osachi Community Center<\/td><\/tr>Kamihama District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Kamihama Community Center
Okaya Tanaka Elementary School<\/mark><\/td><\/tr>Arayashiki District<\/strong><\/td> Nakaya District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Arayashiki Community Hall<\/td> Nakaya Community Hall
Osachi Nursery School<\/td><\/tr>Oguchi District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Oguchi Community Center
Oguchi Nursery School<\/td>Nakamura District<\/strong>
Nakamura Community Center<\/td><\/tr><\/td><\/tr> Oikawa District<\/strong><\/td> Yokokawa District<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Koikawa Community Hall
Wakakusa Nursery School
Oikawa Elementary School
Okaya Hokubu Junior High School<\/mark><\/td>Yokokawa Public Hall
Yokokawa Nursery School
Uenohara Elementary School <\/mark>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Nishibori District<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Nishibori Community Hall
Nishibori Nursery School
Okaya Higashi High School<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oiea.jp\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3.jpg\")
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