Many natural disasters have occurred in Japan from the ancient times because of its special geographic position. So Japanese are very conscious of disaster prevention.
You can find many disaster prevention goods at general stores like DIY shops.
Safety devices for overturning of tall furniture
Earthquake-proof tools for homes
Emergency bag and backpack in which various supplies can be stocked.
A radio with flashlight for emergency
Door stoppers for cupboards
Furthermore, many efforts for disaster prevention have been made even at houses.
A case of my house
Put residential fire alarms on the ceiling
Secure furniture with screws on the wall
Fix cupboards against overturning
Evacuation drills in anticipation of a disaster take place in nursery schools, kindergartens, schools, and companies everywhere in the country every year.
There is a disaster prevention center in each municipality and prefecture.
It's a facility to learn knowledge of disaster prevention, technical skills, evacuation procedures, the introduction of fire-fighting equipments, and so on. At the center, you can experience simulations of strong wind, earthquake, fire and fire-fighting drill.
(by a members of Fukuoka SGG Club / Feb.15, 2013)
Fukuoka Citizens' Disaster Prevention Center
(this photo: by Fukuoka Citizens' Disaster Prevention Center)
Address: 1-3-3, Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
Phone: 092-847-5990
FAX: 092-847-5970
Open Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: free.
Closed:Monday,Last Tuesday of the month(if it falls on a holiday,the next day),Dec.28 thu Jan.4