Post by @mdvmitarashi

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prepared countries in the world. Most earthquakes are small enough that locals barely react, and buildings are designed to withstand shaking. Before your trip * Download an earthquake alert app. Two of the best are: * NERV Disaster Prevention (English available) * Safety Tips * Know the emergency numbers: * 110 – Police * 119 – Fire and ambulance During your trip If an earthquake starts indoors (hotel, store, restaurant) * Stay inside. * Drop low if you can. * Protect your head and neck with your arms or a bag. * Stay away from: * windows * glass displays * shelves * hanging lights * Don’t run outside while the shaking is happening. Modern buildings are generally much safer than being outside near falling objects. Outdoors Move away from: * buildings * signs * power lines * glass * construction cranes Then crouch and protect your head until the shaking stops. On a train Do not try to get off. Train operators automatically stop trains after significant earthquakes. Stay seated or hold onto a strap and follow crew instructions. In a subway Stay inside the station unless directed otherwise. In an elevator: * Press buttons for multiple floors. * Exit at the first safe opportunity. * Don’t re-enter until the building says elevators are safe. After the shaking expect: * Aftershocks (sometimes for hours or days) * Temporary train delays * Crowds gathering calmly outside * Check official information before changing your plans. Tsunami warnings This is the biggest thing tourists often misunderstand. If you’re on the coast and the earthquake is strong enough that you have trouble standing—or it lasts around a minute or longer—immediately head to higher ground. Don’t wait for an official warning. #Japan #japantravel #japantrip #japanearthquake #earthquake