Disaster Prevention

Disaster Prevention

Japan is a country prone to earthquakes. In recent years, large earthquakes have occurred in various parts of Japan, and it is predicted that a major earthquake is likely to occur in the Tokai region in the near future. Additionally, due to recent climate change, typhoons causing wind and water damage, and torrential rains leading to river flooding, have become more frequent during the summer. During disasters, mobile phone lines may become difficult to connect, and communication may be disrupted, so it is essential to discuss with family and friends how to confirm each other’s safety and where to meet. Regularly secure bookshelves and heavy furniture to the wall, and prepare an emergency kit (including water, food, first aid supplies, daily necessities, and valuables such as passports). It is important to regularly check what to do in case of an emergency and where your evacuation site is.

Disaster Management Office, Nagoya University

Please participate in the seminars for earthquake preparedness that are held every semester by Nagoya University.

• Earthquake disaster prevention guide for students
• Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention at Nagoya University
• Nagoya University Safety Confirmation System (ANPIC)
  For details, please see the “防災 (Disaster Prevention)” tab on the NU-Portal site.

Disaster Emergency Message Dial (171)

This dial is put into service when a disaster causes telecommunications to the disaster-stricken area to increase, making it difficult to get connected.

Disaster Emergency Message Board (web171)

This message board uses the internet to confirm the safety of people in the disaster area.

Nearest Evacuation Sites

• Higashiyama Campus: Higashiyama Park, Nagoya University Affiliated Upper and Lower Secondary Schools
• Tsurumai Campus: Tsuruma Park, Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall
• Daiko Campus: Around Yada Junior High School, Yada Elementary School
• International Residence Higashiyama: Nagoya University Affiliated Upper and Lower Secondary Schools
• International Ohmeikan, International Residence Yamate and International Residence Myoken: Takikawa Elementary School
• International Residence Daiko: Yada Elementary School

Information

Nagoya City Website

• Earthquake hazard map
• Designated Evacuation Site Map

Japan Meteorological Agency Website

• Earthquake Early Warnings
• Weather Warnings / Advisories in Aichi