Author: Naoko Iioka

Measures for volcano eruption

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If you are in the vicinity of a volcano, please confirm in advance any information such as eruption warnings and alert levels.

In the event of a volcano erupting without any warning, be sure to wear a helmet or hat, a mask, watch out for flying rocks, and quickly take shelter in a nearby-shelter or under a solid building.

If you happen to be climbing an active volcano, be sure to check the location of the crater and the location of an evacuation hut or resting place on the mountain. Please evacuate in the direction away from the crater.

Volcanic ash is very choking and can damage your lungs, so please avoid breathing it as much as possible wearing a mask or covering your mouth and nose with a towel before moving.

Volcanic ash will reduce visibility and reduce air quality. Please reach any windbreak in order to prevent inhalation of volcanic ash.

Essential items for disaster prevention

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No one knows when a disaster will arrive. It is very important to prepare for it in advance.

＜Essential items ＞()

  • Prepare enough water for at least three days. At least three liters of water per person per day.
  • Various kinds of quick food. Including canned food, distilled food, instant noodles, candy, rice, porridge, etc.
  • Cooking props: such as portable gas stove, gas cylinder, can opener, cling film, cling box, tin foil, igniter, etc.
  • Hygiene supplies: first aid drugs, etc. Including first aid kits, medicines, sanitary pads, toilet paper, simple toilets, garbage bags, disinfectant spray, wet wipes, etc.
  • Daily necessities: cell phones, chargers, radios, flashlights, dry batteries, gloves, ropes, medical props, toiletries, sleeping bags, goggles, cold-weather clothing, etc.

＜Portable emergency backpack＞

  • Mineral water, three bottles per person per day
  • Food: food with long shelf life and easy to cook)
  • Hygiene and cleaning supplies, first aid kit, medicine
  • Electric torch, gloves, knife, matches, clothes, towels, etc.　

（medicine, band-aids, masks, toilet paper, disinfectant alcohol, thermometer）

＜Daily necessities and valuables＞

  • Daily necessities, stationery, computers, cell phones, batteries.()
  • Helmets, gloves, clothes, towels, slippers, whistles, lights, chargers, batteries, etc.
  • Valuables: documents, cash bank cards, keys, bank passbooks, passports, ID cards, driver’s licenses, insurance-related documents, disaster prevention manuals, etc.
  • Other necessary items: such as rain shoes, umbrellas, cold-weather insulation pads, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc.

＜Dress for evacuation＞

It is better to wear sportswear that is easy to move. If you have any, it is best to bring equipment for outdoor activities or mountain climbing.()

  • Comfortable shoes that are not easily damaged, such as sneakers or hiking shoes.)
  • Long sleeves and long pants to protect your skin from injury.()
  • Hat and helmet
  • gloves()
  • Goggles
  • Mask, handkerchief
  • Carry a small bag with you()

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