Disaster Preparedness and Awareness for Foreign Residents in Japan
Learn disaster prevention knowledge and skills in easy Japanese
Chemical accidents are chemical substances that can cause explosions, fires, leaks of toxic substances, chemical releases or containers that overturn leading to contamination of the environment, the spread of infectious diseases, and health hazards, etc.
When a nuclear accident occurs, do not panic, follow the instructions of the community in which you live before acting, and keep up-to-date with the latest reports.
Keep as far away from the source of radiation as possible, reduce any amount of time you are exposed to radiation, shield yourself from the source, and evacuate as far and as soon as possible.
Radiation cannot be seen or smelled, so do not eat or drink anything that could be contaminated.
If evacuating outdoors, put on a hat and gloves, cover your mouth and nose with a mask or wet towel and wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent skin contact or exposure.
If evacuating indoors, close windows and turn off ventilation fans to prevent radioactive materials from entering the building. Stop using the air conditioner if possible.
A nuclear accident is known as an atomic power accident and refers to the release of large amounts of radioactive material to the outside of a nuclear power plant.
If radioactive material enters your body, or you are exposed to large amounts of radiation from radioactive material, be aware it is injurious, potentially lethal, to human health.