Useful Website and Apps

• It is advisable to register with your embassy
• Visit your local ward office and familiarize yourself with evacuation areas in your neighborhood. There is a lot of information at the ward offices and they often have events during the year to educate people.

When you are at school

Example BST earthquake drill

• Avoid placing heavy objects in places where they could easily fall during an earthquake and cause injury or block exits. If you are moving to Japan think about the furniture you plan to bring with you and whether it is suitable in the event of an earthquake.
• Familiarize yourself with the designated evacuation areas in your neighborhood. Please visit your local ward office to obtain this information. Keep these maps and information somewhere you can access them easily if needed.
• Please read the BST earthquake procedures: https://www.bst.ac.jp/useful-information/emergency-procedures
• Establish family meeting points with alternate sites inside and outside of your home reunion sites with alternate sites for when the family is not at home, e.g., local shelter, neighbours house, park, school. (keep this written down with the ward office map and point it out to babysitters)
• Keep electronic copies of passports and other important documentation. Either email to yourself, relatives or store in the cloud.
• Don’t rush to collect your children from school. Make sure you are safe first. Your children will be well cared for at school. BST children have frequent earthquake drills. They know exactly what to do and keep this consistency at home. You will be surprised at how calm your children will be!