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Typhoons, wind and water damage.
- In Japan, in the summer and fall, there are many typhoons. Typhoons bring strong winds and torrential rains with them and also cause landslides and flooding, plus other kinds of damage. To be prepared for typhoons, please keep the following in mind.
- Preparing for typhoons
- Inspect your residence carefully. To keep possible damage to a minimum, carry out repairs if necessary.
- If a typhoon approaches, tape the windowpanes with adhesive tape or plastic tape to strengthen them and close all the shutters.
- Either fasten down or bring inside all such items on the veranda or in the garden such as refuse boxes, flowerpots, statues, etc. so that the wind will not blow them around.
- Strengthen the stays for your television antennas, supports for trees and other wires that hold things in place.
- Make sure that all drains are clear.
- If your residence is located on low ground and there is danger of flooding, place all your furniture and electrical appliances up as high as possible.
- There are cases where the electricity may be cut off so that it is necessary to put flashlights in places familiar to all members of the family.
- Prepare in advance all the items you should take with you if you have to evacuate and put them in an easy-to-reach place.
- Be sure to check the location of the local evacuation point in advance. The fire department posts maps indicating places in the area where there may be a danger of landslides when heavy rain occurs and also showing other dangerous areas. Be sure to check where such dangerous areas are located in advance.
- If a typhoon comes into the area
- Do not go outside in a typhoon. If you must go outside, wear a helmet and thick gloves.
- Do not go near any broken telephone or power line poles or near any fallen power lines.
- Be careful to follow the weather reports and if you are notified to evacuate, do so with speed.
For homes with elderly family members and children, please evacuate as rapidly as possible.
- When evacuating your residence, be sure that all fires are out and that the gas and electricity are turned off and that all shutters are closed.
- Keep the amount of things that you take with you as small as possible and, if possible, carry them using a rucksack or similar method so that you will have both hands free.
- Be sure to rely on accurate sources of information (television, radio, government announcements) and act upon them. Do not listen to gossip or other unofficial, untrustworthy sources of information.
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