EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS

In the event that this information is relayed to me there are two approaches that I would take:
1. Short term approach
2. Long term approach

Short term approach

These include things that I can implement and do immediately to prevent any substantive
negative effects:
 Stockpiling of supplies would be the first thing I would do. I would buy food supplies
that would last me several months due to the fact that an M7 earthquakes effects would
affect the nation for a short duration depending on damage it has caused.
 Stockpiling medical supplies
 Ensuring that my dorm room is effectively decluttered and no loose or excessive objects
are left lying around
 Ensuring that accesses are free of any obstructions
 Stabilizing and fixing furniture, equipment and hangings in the house
 Enquire if the building has been properly designed to take earthquake forces and any
history of previous incidences in the building and area I reside.
 I would study the earthquake zoning of my location and establish the intensity and if my
area is a hazard zone
 Familiarizing myself with the building to establish clear escape zones in the event of the
earthquake.
 Familiarizing myself with the neighborhood to establish clear escape zones in the event
of the earthquake.
 Establish networks with neighbours and ensure familiarity with disaster preparedness
methods and technologies.
 Frequent useful websites that give prompts and warnings of imminent disaters.
 Learn first aid in the event I will need to assist others
 Study the Tokyo Metropolitan prevention map.

Long term approach

These include things that I can implement overtime to prevent any substantive negative effects:
 Incase of owning a home in Tokyo, retrofitting a home that is not retrofitted is a good
long term plan
 Relocating to a less earthquake or a low occurrence zone in Tokyo
 Moving to a building that is designed to withstand earthquakes.
 Performing drills when the opportunity arrives.
 Get earthquake insurance