1. Introduction: Preparing for disasters in Japan

Sendai is prone to various disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, heavy rain, and floods.
“When disaster occurs, do you know where the danger is and where to go?”
The “Uni-Voice” app makes it easy to locate the dangerous areas and emergency evacuation sites. Download the app and check your surrounding area before a disaster occurs.

　2. Features

・Free to use (¥0)!
・During a disaster, this app can pinpoint the dangerous areas and help you locate nearby “emergency evacuation sites”.
・The app has built-in language support for English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali.

　3. How to check dangerous places and locate “emergency evacuation sites” using the app

Once you download and set up the app, you can start using it right away.

●STEP 1: Set up the app
1. When you use the app for the first time, you will need to give it some information, including your current location.
2. Once the settings are complete, tap the map icon (on the lower half of the screen).
3. On this screen (the “Current location information” screen), you can find useful information, including the weather.

●STEP 2: Check the “hazard map” to identify dangerous areas and emergency evacuation sites!
Once on the “Current location information” screen, tap the “Hazard Map” button.
Here you can check for dangerous areas prone to disasters, such as floods, landslides, or tsunamis.
You can look for places to escape to (emergency evacuation sites).
A route to the nearest emergency evacuation site will also be provided here.

　4. When disaster occurs

When a disaster is about to occur, the City of Sendai will issue evacuation notices.
Areas colored on the hazard map are marked for danger and anyone in those areas need to escape to safety.
Use the app to find safe places in advance.
[Things to be especially careful of when using the app]
Use navigation to find your way to the evacuation site before a disaster occurs to help learn the route.
・When a disaster occurs, roads may become damaged and can be dangerous. When evacuating, check the latest information on TV or radio, and consult with those around you before taking action.

　5. Information about the app

The app can be downloaded from the links below.
For those who use an Android device, click here
For those who use an IOS device, click here
・When a disaster occurs, keep updated with the latest information through the “Sendai City Evacuation Information Website” and the “SenTIA Disaster Multilingual Support Center website.” Keeping up to date will help you act aproprately.
City of Sendai homepage “Disaster Information Website”
SenTIA website “Sendai City Disaster Multilingual Support Center”
・App management: Sendai City Crisis Management Bureau Disaster Mitigation Promotion Division
・For those who want to know more about the app, click here:
Sendai City website “A Hazard Map With a Voice”