Ambulance Shortage Alert Issued!! (Notification from the Tokyo Fire Department)

• Updated date: 11:24 July 9, 2024
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• Contents: Currently, the Tokyo Fire Department is experiencing a high dispatch rate of ambulances, resulting in a continuous shortage. We kindly ask for your cooperation in managing your health and making appropriate use of ambulances. If the situation is not urgent and you can go to the hospital by yourself, please use public transportation or private ambulances to help ensure proper use of emergency services. If you are unsure whether to call an ambulance or need assistance with finding a hospital, please utilize the "Tokyo Emergency Medical Care Guide" or the "Tokyo Fire Department Emergency Consultation Center" by calling #7119. Inquiries: Shiba Fire Department:03-3431-0119, Azabu Fire Department:03-3470-0119, Akasaka Fire Department:03-3478-0119, Takanawa Fire Department:03-3446-0119/Minato City