Important Terms Related to Natural Disasters

In a country like Japan, you must expect natural disasters such as earthquake, flood, typhoon and others. So, we listed some important terms that you should know when a natural disaster happens. These words will come up on the news and phone alert, so stay alert when these words come up.

特別警報(tokubetsu-keihou) - Special Warning
警報(keihou) - Warning
注意報(chuihou) - alert
避難準備 (Hinann-jyunbi) - Evacuation preparation
解除(kaijyo) - (Evacuation order is) lifted
避難所(Hinannjyo) - Shelter
避難ルート(Hinann-route) - Evacuation route
防災マップ(Bousai-map) - Disaster prevention map

地震(jishin) - Earthquake
震度(shindo) - Magnitude
震源地(shingenchi) - seismic center
余震(yoshin) - Aftershock
津波 - Tsunami
波浪警報(Harou-keihou) - HIgh-wave wraning

台風(taihuu) - typhoon
暴風(bouhuu) - storm
洪水(kouzui) - flood

火災(kasai) - Fire
出火原因(shukka-genin) - Cause of fire
火災警報器(kasai-keihouki) - Fire alarm
避難誘導灯(hinan-yuudotou) - Emergency exit light
消化器(Shoukaki) - Fire extinguisher
消防隊(Shouboutai) - Fire brigade

Stay safe everyone!

How to Put Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit at the 100 Yen Shop!

It’s always wise to be prepared for emergencies, and even more so in Japan, where there is a high occurrence of natural disasters. If you’re concerned about spending money on things you might not end up using, I have good news to share. You can put together your very own preparedness kit, even on a tight budget!!
The 100 yen shops in Japan carry a number of essential items for emergencies.

These include:

Food (canned food, instant noodles, biscuits, etc) - make sure to get 3 days worth of food per person
Bottled Water - 4 liters of water per person
First Aid Kid (plastic container or water-resistant bag, adhesive bandages, disinfectant, gauze, gloves, tweezers, oral thermometer)
LED Light and Extra Batteries
Portable Toilet (or plastic bags and ties)
Whistle (to call for help)
Filter Mask
Tools (to turn off utilities)
Aluminium Emergency Blanket

Other items to consider:

Raincoat
Collapsible Bottle and Cups
Manual Can-Opener
Plastic Wrap (to keep dishes and utensils clean)
Knife
Rechargeable Mobile Battery (for your phone)

Things you don’t have to buy, but SHOULD pack:

Passport
Extra Money
Copies of Important Documents
Emergency Contact Info
Map of the Area (with evacuation info)
Essential Medication
Warm Change of Clothes
Hygiene Items

If you haven’t got your kit ready, let’s not waste any more time, head down to the 100 yen stores today!

Original Article: https://soranews24.com/2018/07/11/how-to-put-together-an-earthquake-typhoon-preparedness-kit-at-the-100-yen-shop/

Additional Information:
http://japaninfoswap.com/build-a-3-day-emergency-kit/