100 Years Since the Great Kanto Earthquake

Great Kanto Earthquake 100 Years Inheritance Project 
– Learn For “Tomorrow” –

9/1 is the Disaster Prevention Day

Today, 9/1 is the Disaster Prevention Day. The Great Kanto Earthquake struck 100 years ago today. It caused severe damage to various parts of Japan, and many precious lives were lost.
Minato City is working to strengthen its disaster preparedness measures under the “Great Kanto Earthquake 100 Years Inheritance Project,” to learn from the earthquake and always be prepared for disasters. Various projects, including “Day to Learn about Disaster Preparedness” on 9/2, will be held to raise awareness about disaster preparedness among every resident and ensure that they are prepared for disasters.
In this milestone year, let us rethink disaster preparedness together and take action to create disaster-resilient city.

9/1, 2023

TAKEI Masaaki,
Mayor of Minato City

Free distribution of portable toilet to all households

When an earthquake disaster strikes, toilets may be unusable until the damage has been checked and the repairs completed. As a countermeasure, Minato City will distribute portable toilets that can be used even when the water is unusable. This will be provided free of charge to all households.

Eligibility

Residents registered as of 4/1, and who continue to have an address in Minato City

Items distributed

Portable toilet for the number of the member of each household

Distribution period

From September.
*Depending on the number of households, the distribution period may be different even within the same district.

Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Drills

To protect our own lives and community by ourselves in case of a major earthquake, Minato City, the police department, and the fire department will cooperate together to conduct comprehensive disaster preparedness drills. Let’s call on each other, and actively participate in comprehensive disaster preparedness drills.

Schedule

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Please participate at your convenience. Reservation unnecessary

Site	Date	Venue
Shiba	10/1	Municipal Shiba Park
Daiba	10/14	Odaiba Gakuen
Shibaura	10/21	Shibaura ES
Takanawa	10/22	Takamatsu JHS
Akasaka	11/5	Aoyama JHS
Konan		Konan ES/JHS Konan Waraku Park
Azabu	11/12	Roppongi JHS

*ES: Elementary School   JHS: Junior High School

Activities

Evacuation drills for handling smoke, handling of a fire extinguisher, earthquake simulation, and more.
Note: Activities vary depending on the site. English interpreter available

Disaster measures in your home

• Learn about evacuation procedures and confirm your city’s evacuation sites. Decide on the means of communication for each member of your family in case of a disaster.
• Secure furniture against falling. Take extra measures to prevent furniture from toppling.
• Stock at least seven days of drinking water, emergency food, portable toilets and daily necessities.

Assistance from Minato City

• Minato City distributes disaster prevention brochure called “Preparing for major earthquakes” in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
• Minato City provides furniture fasteners and appliances free of charge to city residents.