Guide to Living in Adachi

To Report a Crime/Traffic Accident (Police Dept.): Dial 110 (no area code necessary)
To Call the Fire Brigade/Ambulance (Fire Dept.): Dial 119 (no area code necessary)

What to Report

1. Incident (theft, traffic accident, fire, sudden illness, serious injury, etc.)
2. The location (describe nearby public buildings or landmarks)
3. Your name
4. The telephone number of the telephone you are using

　Note: If you are using a cellular phone, please do not turn off the phone for a while after making your report.

Be Prepared for an Earthquake or Disaster

People should be aware of community/regional disaster-prevention measures, and each family should also make preparations in case a disaster strikes. Adachi City encourages the formation of disaster-prevention organizations in town councils or residents’ associations. Today, there are 401 town councils and each holds their own drills in preparation for a disaster. Please participate in fire-fighting drills to learn how to use a fire extinguisher and earthquake simulation sessions to experience the sensation of a major earthquake.

Family Home Disaster-Prevention Measures

• Regular inspections should be conducted to ensure that metal braces are securely fastened on such items as signs, vending machines and air conditioners.
• Items that are likely to topple over, such as furniture, bookshelves and water tanks, should also be secured with metal braces.
• Store inflammable liquids, such as kerosene and benzine, in a safe place.
• Prepare emergency backpacks for your family and check/change the contents periodically.
• Check the location of your local temporary gathering site, evacuation site and evacuation shelter and practice walking to the sites in advance. It is especially important to decide upon a specific meeting place in case the members of your family become separated.
• Discuss disaster-prevention measures among your family members once a month.

Temporary Gathering Sites

These are safe places (parks, schools, shrine grounds, empty lots, etc. in the city) where people gather temporarily when evacuating in groups.

Gathering Site Signs

Evacuation Sites (See map on this page)

These are places (15 locations) that people evacuate to in order to protect themselves if there is a serious fire resulting from a major earthquake.

Inquiries: Disaster Control Section

Last updated : Thursday, 6-March-2008.

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