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Be Prepared to Stay Safe at Home in an Emergency: Why Sheltering at Home Matters
Sheltering at home means remaining in your home after a disaster, rather than going to an evacuation shelter, provided your home has not been damaged by collapse, fire, or other hazards. In Minato City, sheltering at home is the recommended option whenever it is safe to do so. The key to ensuring safety and comfort while sheltering at home during a disaster is being well prepared in advance. Please take this opportunity to review your emergency preparedness plan and make sure that you have what you need.
Why Is Sheltering at Home the Recommended Approach?
More than 90% of households in Minato City live in apartment buildings or other multi-family dwellings. These buildings are designed to meet earthquake-resistance standards; therefore, they are generally at low risk of collapse during a major earthquake. Sheltering in your own home allows you to remain in familiar surroundings with greater privacy, which helps to minimize stress and reduce the risk of infectious diseases while making it easier to maintain daily life activities during an emergency. However, if your home has been damaged by collapse, fire, or other hazards, do not hesitate to evacuate to a designated Minato City evacuation shelter.
Basics of Sheltering at Home in an Apartment Building
 ●Do not flush water |
 ●Avoid using elevators |
 ●Keep your garbage at home |
 ●Cooperate with emergency response efforts |
●If you need to leave your home for an extended period
Evacuating for a long time without notifying anyone may delay emergency repair work because your absence cannot be confirmed.
Before evacuating, switch off all circuit breakers, shut off the gas and water supply, and notify your condominium management association or building manager.
Essential Supplies for Sheltering at Home
Prepare enough emergency supplies to last for seven days in case the water, electricity, and gas lifelines are disrupted.
Examples of Emergency Supplies (Recommended Amount per Person)
- Food: Three meals per day
- Drinking water: 3 liters per day
- Portable toilet bags: Five uses per day
*If you have pets, be sure to stock up on emergency supplies for them.
Emergency Preparedness Supplies Available for All Households
Households registered as residents of Minato City as of August 1, 2026, will receive the Minato Emergency Preparedness Supplies Catalog. Choose the items that best meet the needs of your household and apply to receive them (up to JPY 5,000 worth of supplies per household).
Please take this opportunity to determine what emergency supplies your household may need in the event of a disaster so that you are better prepared.
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Inquiries
Minato Emergency Preparedness Supplies Catalog
Call Center Tel: 0120-101-545
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding national holidays and the year-end/New Year holidays), through March 31, 2027 (Wed). Also open on weekends and national holidays from November 14 to December 11.
"Not sure what to choose?"
We're here to help. Consultation services are available.
Get advice on the emergency supplies you need based on your living environment, household size, and other factors.
Eligibility: Everyone
Date & Location: See the table
Application: Come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
A consultation booth will also be available at the Disaster Preparedness Drill and the Minato Citizens Festival.
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| October 5 (Mon) to 7 (Wed) | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Azabu Civic Center, Meeting Room |
| October 13 (Tue) to 15 (Thu) | Minato City Hall, 5F Meeting Room | |
| October 21 (Wed) | Akasaka Regional City Office, 2F Conference Room |
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| October 22 (Thu) & 23 (Fri) | Akasaka Civic Center, Training Room | |
| October 26 (Mon) to 28 (Wed) | Takanawa Civic Center, Meeting Room | |
| November 4 (Wed) to 6 (Fri) | Gender Equality Center, Multipurpose Room 1 (Minato Park Shibaura, 2F) |
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| November 11 (Wed) to 13 (Fri) | Daiba Civic Center, Meeting Room 1 | |
Also Important: Protecting Your Home from Earthquake Damage
●Anti-Toppling Devices for Furniture Free of Charge
Anti-toppling devices for furniture are provided free of charge based on your household size. Installation assistance is also available for households that are unable to install the devices themselves.
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･Application histories have been reset! Households that previously received assistance are now eligible to apply again.
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●Assistance for Installing Earthquake Circuit Breakers
Households without a seismic circuit breaker can receive a subsidy toward the purchase and installation costs.
What Is an Earthquake Circuit Breaker?
An earthquake circuit breaker automatically shuts off the electricity when it detects seismic activity.
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Stay Informed with Official Disaster Information
Minato City provides important updates, including evacuation orders and other emergency information, through a variety of communication channels. Choose the tools that best fit your lifestyle and stay informed with reliable information.
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- Minato City Disaster Prevention Portal
- Minato City Disaster Information Email Service
- Minato City Official Social Media
- Minato City Disaster Prevention App
- Minato City Disaster Prevention Radio
Check where to get water during a water outage
Emergency Water Supply Stations in Minato City
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- Shiba Water Supply Station
- Metropolitan Aoyama Park
- City Heights Katsurazaka
Join a Disaster Preparedness Drill
Minato City will hold its FY2026 Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Drill. Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity and come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
Date
Please see the "FY2026 Disaster Preparedness Drill Schedule" below.
Time
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on all dates
Details
- Experience an Earthquake Simulation in a Seismic Vehicle
- Try Using a Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Food Preparation Drill
- Children's Corner (Activities vary by venue.)
*Held rain or shine (except in severe weather)
*Sign language interpretation available
*English interpretation available
FY2026 Disaster Preparedness Drill Schedule
Inquiries
Disaster Prevention Section, Disaster Prevention Community Support Subsection
Tel: 03-3578-2516