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Typhoon

Before a Typhoon

Know the Risks in Your Area

Check the flood and inundation risk in your area:

https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/kasen/kouzuisinnsuisoutei.html

Check Outside Your Home

  • Roof
  • Rain gutters and storm shutters
  • Exterior walls
  • Balcony (Bring inside anything that could be blown away, like potted plants or laundry poles)
  • Window glass
  • Concrete block walls

Inside the Home

  • Prepare flashlights and a battery-powered radio in case of power outage.
  • Secure drinking water in case the water supply is cut off.
  • Prepare emergency items (valuables, essential supplies) in case you need to evacuate.
  • Pay close attention to weather reports about typhoons, rain, and wind.
  • Stay indoors. If you’re already outside, return home quickly.
  • If there’s a risk of flooding, move valuables and belongings to higher places.
  • Make sure elderly people, babies, children, the sick, or people with disabilities are in a safe room.
  • Discuss evacuation locations and communication methods with your family in case you get separated.

Preparing for Landslides

Heavy rain and typhoons can trigger landslides. Be alert for warning signs like unusual sounds or cracks in the ground. If you live in an at-risk area, don’t ignore these signs.

During a Disaster

Alert Levels

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Key Points for Evacuation

  • Stay away from rising rivers
  • Wear comfortable clothing and carry only essential items
  • Avoid driving and evacuate on foot
  • Evacuate in groups of two or more
  • Be cautious when walking through flooded areas
  • Do not use underpasses or underground walkways

Information Sources

Hamamatsu City “Disaster Hot Mail”

A service that sends emergency alerts, weather updates, and evacuation shelter information via email to registered users’ mobile phones and other devices.

HICE Facebook

Japanese/English

Portuguese

Tagalog

Vietnamese

Indonesian

FM Haro!

In the event of a disaster, Hamamatsu City will provide the latest updates, including disaster information and evacuation shelter openings.

FM Haro!

Saipos Radar

You can access the latest information on river water levels, rainfall, and other conditions within Shizuoka Prefecture.

Saipos Radar (Shizuoka Prefecture Civil Engineering Disaster Information)

Hamamatsu City Disaster Multilingual Support Center

In accordance with the Hamamatsu City Regional Disaster Prevention Plan, the Hamamatsu City Disaster Multilingual Support Center was established to assist foreign residents during disasters. An agreement between the City of Hamamatsu and the Hamamatsu International Exchange Foundation was signed on March 5, 2015, to set up and operate the center.

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