Earthquake Prevention Tips

from TodaiFor

Students

※Japanese language guidance from second slideProvided by ： University of Tokyo Broadcasting Society

今回の講義内容と到達目標【 Outline and Purpose】

①Previous Earthquake Damage to University of Tokyo②Possibility of an earthquake in Tokyo③What to do if there is a large earthquake④Measures taken by the university ⑤If you receive an earthquake warning⑥Safety confirmation⑦Everyday prevention measures

It is important to know what to do if an earthquake occurs, while keeping yourself safe.

Previous Earthquake Damage to University of Tokyo

From National Museum of Science and NatureEarthquake Materials Website

18 buildings had fire damage Including the library

資料：東大広報誌　淡青 vol.18 　 2006.7

Image from Earthquake Research Building

Tokyo Imperial Uni.　 Law Bldg. remains

1923 Great Kanto Earthquake7.9 Magnitude

1923 Great Kanto Earthquake7.9 Magnitude

Earthquakes in TokyoEarthquakes in Tokyo

1894 Meiji Tokyo Earthquake7.0 Magnitude

1894 Meiji Tokyo Earthquake7.0 Magnitude

1703 Genroku Earthquake8.2 Magnitude

1703 Genroku Earthquake8.2 Magnitude

1855 Ansei Edo Earthquake7.0 Magnitude

1855 Ansei Edo Earthquake7.0 Magnitude

※Numbers of causalities by Tsunami not included

Sea-based Magnitude 8Earthquakes

UndergroundMagnitude 7 Earthquakes

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Possibility of an Earthquake in Tokyo

Hongo

Predictions for Seismic Intensity for an earthquake occurring in Tokyo Bay （ Released April 8, 2012 ）

Possibility of an Earthquake in Tokyo

Komaba

Below shows a map of predicted strength of an earthquake occurring in Tokyo.

Komaba could be seismic intensity Level 6Hongo could be seismic intensity Level 6 ※The strength was Level 5

during the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake

Large EARTHQUAKE

What if while you were in class…

Don’t move during shaking

※All buildings at Todai have had earthquake proofing. Please stay calm.

※If you are outside, there is danger from falling glass, stay away from buildings.

There is danger from lights, screens, or projectors falling from the ceiling. 　　　　　

・ Hide under a desk・ Cover your head with something hard （ Like a bag or book ）

Protect yourself from falling objects

What to do if there is a large Earthquake？

Danger in Laboratories

＜ Fires caused by universities ＞

In the 1978 Miyagi-ken Oki earthquake,2 out of the 3 fire outbreaks were

due to fires from university laboratories.

＞ Tohoku Uni., Science Dept. (Cause) Spilled Chemicals＞ Tohoku Pharmaceutical Uni. 　 (Cause) 　 Spilled Chemicals

Complete safety procedures

Getting out of danger is the most

important

Damage to Uni. Of Tokyo due to 2011 Tohoku earthquake

When it stops shaking

1st Evacuation Site

2nd Evacuation Site

（ Safety Area ）

In front of the building is the first evacuation area

These differ depending on the Department or School

Follow faculty member instructions

When it stops shaking

Komaba I

Everyone is gathered

here!

2nd Evacuation Site

（ Safety Area ）Hong

o

Details here

When it stops shaking

In most cases, DO NOT go home

Public transportation is stopped

There may be obstacles in the road and fire danger

Blackout from no electricity

Go to 2nd Evacuation Site

Measures taken by the university

In case a large earthquake occurs, there is a headquarters for disaster countermeasures located in every department which will provide appropriate support. →Students should follow instructions given by faculty members.

2012 Administrative Disaster Drill

Disaster counter-measures

handbookStocks of

emergency supplies

「 University of Tokyo Disaster Counter-measure Rules 」(Excerpt)

Clause 20 　 Department Heads must follow disaster counter-measures in the case of an emergency situation, or when the are determined to be necessary, or if they receive directions to conduct such measures from the University President.

You may only have a few seconds to prepare before shaking starts.

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If you receive an earthquake warning

「 Earthquake Early Warning 」

Plan to protect yourself・ Hide under a desk・ Move from under ceilings with lights・ Stop experiments

Safety confirmation

Please notify your department or school of your safety.

Also, please let your family and friends know.

notify the university of your safety.

You are member of the university team

If an earthquake occurs

Everyday prevention measuresThink about your home, place of work, or laboratory.If you were there when an earthquake occurred, what would you do?

→Everyday preparation is essential

　 At home

・ Secure furniture

・ Stock emergency food and water

・ Don’t sleep next to tall furniture

・ Check your local evacuation areas

Tokyo Dangerous Areas Map（ From Bureau of Urban Development Tokyo Metro Gov. Website ）

東京　地域危険度マップ

Check it out!

Everyday prevention measures　　　 At your

lab

　 Secure shelves which hold chemicals so they do not fall during an earthquake.

Return chemicals to their shelves

Thank you for listening