There was a big earthquake in Tohoku,Japan.
Casualties
15,889 deaths
6,152 injured
2,609 missing people
I don't intend to show you the detail of damage.
I just want to spread information about disaster prevention
because every year,September is a disaster drill month in Japan.
Not only an earthquake,but also all disasters will occur.
Please use this blog article as a reference.
Please protect yourself and your family.
This is the beg from all Japanese people
and Japanese people are preparing the following items
at their home,school,office.
1, Preparations for evacuation/ evacuation order
(all goods should be packed up in advance)
Bottle of water,Preserved high calorie food(chocolate/candy/dried fruits/snack food),
Supplement,Milk powder(if you have a baby)
Salt,Disposable cutlery,A pair of glasses,Sticking plaster,Medicine,Sanitary goods
Copy of your drivers license or passport,Cash money,Batteries,Radio
Gloves,Towels,Underwear,Big handkerchief(as a mask),Candle,Lighter
Newspaper,Tissue,Knife,Scissors,Nail clipper,Can opener,Cotton swab
Antiseptic solution,Wet wipes,Soap
Plastic bags(as a toilet),Aluminum foil,Plastic wrap(as a plate)...
and so on.
Distribute to each person's backpack evenly.
Please keep these backpacks on the side of beds.
( Because bedtime is dangerous,and we may not open bedroom's door at earthquake situation)
And please arrange meeting places among family member in advance.
We may be separated.
Please wear rubber boots not sneaker.
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Flashlight Don't use it as usual.
Please be your hands free.
Helmet-light is highly recommended.
Helmet will protect your head.But it is expensive...
My recommend style ↓
Please fix a flashlight on your shoulder with duct/packaging tape.
Or hold a flashlight around your waist/arm/leg.
Don't forget to wear a hat or cap.
Canned candy for SOS.
In some situations,we can not yell out laud.
Because of exhaust energy,injure,cold...
Make a noise like this.↓
Or prepare a whistle.
Please tie it to your backpack.
News paper for broken bones.
We can use news paper as fuel,cloth.toilet paper,rug,hood
...and so on.
Baby/body powder as a shampoo.
Sprinkle it to scalp and comb your hair well.
2, Preparations for staying in the house
The above items(No,1) are also needed.
Please put some bottle of water in a freezer.
(Ice for a refrigerator after power failure.
or just drink)
After disasters,we can not get fresh vegetables.
Please keep some canned vegetable or pickles.
According to a survey,victims wanted to eat vegetables
when they were living in evacuation shelters or stay in their home.
And water and paper are needed more than expected.
Disaster strikes when you least expect it.
Please reduce some risks and protect your family.
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