Preparing for disasters

Japan is prone to natural disasters. In particular, earthquakes can occur very frequently at different magnitudes and places. Take the following measures to be prepared.

Daily tips

stock up water and food at home for 2-3 days
have a flashlight, a radio and shoes handy near your bed
avoid placing heavy objects in high places, especially above your bed
know your local evacuation areas

If an earthquake strikes

secure the exit: open doors and windows
DO NOT PANIC: do not rush out of the building
extinguish flames if it is safe to do so
protect your head from falling objects: use your bag to cover your head or hide yourself under the desk
stay out of the heavy objects such as furniture, walls, and vending machines

If a large earthquake strikes during university classes

Nishi-Chiba campus

If you are at the Center for International Education, teachers and staff will guide you to the area on the south of the library, and then to the athletic field on the north side of the Faculty of Education.
Follow the instruction of teachers and staff when you are at other places.

Inohana campus

Teachers and staff will guide you to the out of the building and gather in a large place such as the main gate, the old main gate, and the parking lot.
People on the 1st to 3rd floors of the Research Building of Medical Science will evacuate to the parking lot on the north side of the building. People from the 4th floor to the 11th floor evacuate to the parking lot in front of the main gate and next to the restaurant.

Matsudo campus

Teachers and staff will guide you to the open space in front of Ryokufu Kaikan building.

After the earthquake ends

Obtain reliable information

Don’t believe rumors or fake news. Listen carefully to radio announcements and information issued by disaster prevention authorities and the local government.

Find refuge in temporarily shelters

The local government sets temporarily shelters if the area suffers severe damage. Elementary schools, junior high schools, and public halls in the vicinity become such shelters, and food and reliable information are to be provided.
Everyone who lives in the area can use the shelter.If large fires are caused by an earthquake, evacuate further to designated places as Broad-area evacuation sites, such as large parks or squares.

Broad-area evacuation sites in case of earthquake etc. (Broad-area evacuation sites are places to evacuate in case of a widespread fire or etc.) Around Nishi-Chiba campus → Nishi-Chiba campus premises
Around Inohana campus → Aoba no Mori Park
Around Matsudo campus → Matsudo campus premises

How to recover when the gas stops after the earthquake

The gas meter will automatically shut off the gas when it suspects an irregularity in gas usage or detects an earthquake magnitude 5 or greater. If you smell gas, never try the reset procedure. Keep Fire Away and call the gas company immediately.
If the gas stops, the red lamp on the gas meter blinks, the area is not designated as a gas supply stop area, and there is no abnormality such as a gas leak, the gas will be restored and the gas can be use.