| Disaster Information |
| Disaster Information |
Sendai City Disaster Volunteer Center
If you would like to become a volunteer to help clean up the damage from the
earthquake and tsunami (moving large furniture etc.), and would like to
help by collecting water for houses that currently don't have water supply,
please call your local Volunteer Disaster Center. At present, the volunteer
centers are only accepting volunteers who live in Sendai but if you live
outside of Sendai City or Miyagi prefecture and would like to volunteer,
please check the Sendai City Social Welfare Association's homepage.
Fire Prevention at Home
In order to prevent a fire from occurring once electricity has been restored
to your house, please pay attention to the following points;
Fire Prevention at Work
After an earthquake, fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and
water sprinklers etc. may not work. If this does occur, please pay attention
to the following points;
①If fire extinguishers and water sprinklers etc. are not working, confirm
the location of other equipment that you can use.
②If fire alarms are not working, communication is important. Make sure you
confirm the safety of others.
③If emergency doors are broken and won’t open, look for another exit to
evacuate.
④It is very important to make regular checks on fire safety equipment. If
you would like something repaired, please consult with your local fire department.
Fire Prevention
①When using candles, position them away from flammable objects and materials.
Also, ensure candles are in sturdy metal, glass, or ceramic holders and placed
where they cannot be easily knocked down.
②If you use a kerosene heater, provide proper ventilation by opening a window
slightly and be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Banks
Those who lost their bank book or bank card in the earthquake and tsunami can
still withdraw money from their accounts by going to one of their banks.
Various loans are also on offer, so please consult with your nearest bank
for more details.
Investigating the emergency safty check
Damaged buildings in residential areas and neighborhoods in Sendai City are
currently being examined. All areas will be examined in detail and
results will be released to residents to prevent the possibility of secondary
accidents.
Public Housing
Residents from other cities
who took refuge in Sendai City can now apply for public housing. For more
details, please contact the Public Housing Information Center
Tel: 0120-297-722 (9:00-18:00)
Please be careful for a false rumor
There has been a lot of false rumor since this earthquake happened.
Don't be misled by a false rumor without a source
and get true information from a TV or Radio.
A sex crime and A plunder happened.
A false rumor is going around and Worries are increasing.