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We’re fast approaching a grim centennial.

It was 99 years ago today that the 関東大震災 (Kantō dai-shinsai, the Great Kanto Earthquake) struck the region of Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. .

Since 1960, Sept. 1 has been designated as 防災の日 (bōsai no hi, Disaster Prevention Day) to remind the Japanese to be prepared for emergencies. , many organizations and schools across the country will conduct evacuation drills.

Fire and disaster drills are usually carried out based on a scenario. If it’s an earthquake, you should instruct your colleagues and students that 地震が起きたら外へ飛び出さず、机の下にもぐって頭を保護しましょう (jishin ga okitara soto e tobidasazu tsukue no shita ni mogutte atama o hogo shimashō, if an earthquake hits, don’t run outside but get under the desk to protect your head). And it’s important to remind them that 危ないので窓から離れてください (abunai node mado kara hanarete kudasai, it’s dangerous, so please stay away from the windows). Finally, 揺れが収まったら安全な場所に避難しましょう (yure ga osamattara anzenna basho ni hinan shimashō, after the quake stops, evacuate to a safe place).

In the case of a fire drill, the procedure usually starts with someone announcing, 火事だ！ (Kaji da!, Fire!). That alerts people to the situation and you may be instructed to call 119. If you lead the drill, tell the others, 姿勢を低くして煙を吸わないように気をつけてください (Shisei o hikuku shite kemuri o suwanai yō ni ki o tsukete kudasai, Crouch down and be careful not to inhale smoke) when you evacuate. After the drill, don’t forget to practice how to put out a fire by using a 消火器 (shōkaki, fire extinguisher).

Even if you can’t run comprehensive disaster drills at home, and take appropriate measures to prepare for contingencies. To reduce the risk of falling furniture, 家具の置き方を工夫しましょう (kagu no okikata o kufū shimashō, make sure your furniture is placed appropriately). Affix furniture to the wall to secure your evacuation route, and avoid placing tall shelves in your bedroom and children’s bedrooms.

Furthermore, 食料や飲料を備蓄しましょう (shokuryō ya inryō o bichiku shimashō, stockpile food and beverages). It is advised to keep at least a three-day supply of bottles of water and emergency food for each family member.

Preparing 非常用持ち出しバッグ (hijō-yō mochidashi baggu, an emergency bag) is also necessary. Fill it with food, bottles of water, 貴重品 (办颈肠丑ō丑颈苍, valuables), 救急用品 (办测ū办测ū-测ō丑颈苍, first-aid tools), 懐中電灯 (办补颈肠丑ū-诲别苍迟ō, flashlight), helmets, clothes and a 携帯トイレ (keitai toire, portable toilet).

Among your family members, 安否確認方法を決めましょう (anpi-kakunin-hōhō o kimemashō, decide how to confirm each other’s safety in an emergency).

Finally, 避難場所と避難経路を確認しましょう (hinan-basho to hinan-keiro o kakunin shimashō, confirm the evacuation site and evacuation route) in...