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

in the middle of a large field

In open areas like sports fields where there’s nothing taller than you, lightning is more likely to strike. In fact, there have been incidents where lightning struck a field and students practicing club activities were taken to the hospital. If you hear thunder in a place with nothing taller than you, take shelter inside a building immediately.

wrap

Plastic wrap can be used as a first-aid measure to cover wounds when medical bandages or gauze aren’t available, such as during disasters. After thoroughly cleaning the wound, gently cover it with plastic wrap to prevent drying and bacterial intrusion, and to help control bleeding. Although plastic wrap isn’t sterile, it can be highly effective as a temporary emergency measure.

flip the breaker

When evacuating your home during an earthquake, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker before going outside. This is to prevent “rekindling due to power restoration,” where damaged wiring from the shaking can cause a fire when electricity is restored later. Such fires are frequently reported as secondary damage after earthquakes. If electrical appliances have fallen over or been damaged, the risk of ignition is even higher, so remember to do this in an emergency.

4 to 8 sheets

Because water service may be unavailable during disasters, toilet use becomes a major concern. Emergency toilet bags are used to handle feces and urine, so it’s reassuring to prepare at least about 4–8 bags per adult per day. It’s recommended to stock extra, taking into account usual elimination frequency and possible changes in health such as diarrhea. If a disaster lasts a long time or you have a large family, you should prepare even more. If you run short of toilet bags, hygiene risks increase, so keep a sufficient reserve on hand.