Useful in emergencies! Learn disaster preparedness the fun way with a disaster-prevention trivia quiz

blanket

If you ever need a stretcher, you can use a blanket as a substitute. Try making one by wrapping it around two poles. By the way, you can also make a stretcher by laying out long-sleeve shirts and threading a pole straight through them. If you have time, give it a try sometime.

Lower your posture and flee

If a fire breaks out, hold a handkerchief over your nose and mouth, keep your posture low, and evacuate. This is because smoke tends to rise. It is also important to avoid using elevators and to escape outdoors or to lower floors whenever possible. And above all, do not go back to retrieve belongings.

Leave the area immediately to prepare for a tsunami and evacuate to the highest building possible.

If you experience an earthquake near the sea, it is advisable to consider the possibility of a tsunami and evacuate to higher ground. Even if the shaking is mild, a tsunami may still occur, so please remember that evacuation should be your first action. Also, do not forget that multiple tsunami waves may arrive in succession.

Pull out the safety pin

When using a fire extinguisher, the first thing you should do is pull out the safety pin. The safety pin is there to prevent accidental discharge, and without removing it, the extinguishing agent will not spray even if you squeeze the lever firmly. After pulling the pin, immediately point the nozzle at the base of the fire and squeeze the lever firmly to begin extinguishing. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher correctly is an important point for responding quickly in an emergency.

Shout “Fire!” to alert the people around you.

When you discover a fire, the first thing you should do is not try to handle it by yourself, but loudly alert those around you by shouting, “Fire!” This helps others become aware of the situation so they can evacuate promptly and assist with calling 119. If and only if initial firefighting is possible and you can act with safety in mind, you may attempt to extinguish the fire, but above all, prioritize your own safety.

171

You can use the Disaster Emergency Message Dial at 171. During major earthquakes or disasters, it can become difficult to connect by phone. In such situations, by calling 171 you can record and check safety information for yourself and your family. It can be used from both landlines and mobile phones, and messages can be recorded and played back with simple operations. If you discuss how to use it with your loved ones in advance, you’ll feel more secure in case of an emergency.

30cm

According to one theory, it becomes difficult to walk in 30 cm of water, adults can be swept away at 50 cm, and at 100 cm you may not even be able to stand. However, since the force depends on the speed of the current, you should be cautious even when it is below 30 cm.