In Case of Typhoons or Serious Storms

In Case of Typhoons or Serious Storms
Roof
 Reinforce your antennae,
satellites, and electrical lines
 Check and secure any loose, metal
roof sheeting
Electrical Lines
 Tighten any slack
 Trim any tree branches
touching power lines
Storage Sheds
 Make sure any
hazardous items are
secure
Window Glass
 Check for cracks
 Make sure window frames
can’t rattle
 Reinforce window frames
Other Concerns
 Clean up any clutter around the perimeter
of the house
 Move any valuable belongings to the
second floor in case of flooding
 Secure any gas cylinders or containers
 Clear any drains in the area so water can
flow freely
Porch/Veranda/Patio/
Balcony
 Bring any drying racks
or poles indoors so they
can’t be blown away
Caution
The most dangerous thing about a typhoon is the
wind, and its destructive power can be
devastating. It’s extremely important to make
sure there’s nothing around the house that could
be blown away and to make sure that the house is
in good repair. Do not venture out in typhoon
conditions unless absolutely necessary.
Check! ~Protecting your home from wind and flood damage~
1. Pay attention to announcements from the weather services.
Listen to the TV and radio for up-to-date information.
2. Prepare well ahead of time.
Always take weather warnings seriously and quickly prepare for the worst.
3. Be prepared to evacuate.
Those living near slopes, cliffs, and rivers need to be particularly careful. Don’t wait to make
important decisions. In the event of evacuation, head to your nearest emergency shelter.
4. Stock a portable radio, pocket flashlights, and batteries.
Keep portable radios, flashlights, and batteries for use in power outages
5. Stock emergency rations.
Have enough drinking water and food to last a couple days.
6. Move your valuable furnishings and belongings.
Be prepared for flooding, and move your belongings to a safer place.
7. In the event of flood evacuation, wear appropriate footwear, and test footing
Don’t venture out in bare feet or tall boots. Wear athletic shoes with laces, and test any flooded areas
with a long stick or pole before attempting to cross.
8. Beware lowlands and uneven ground.
During heavy rains, these areas are particularly susceptible to flooding.
《Facts about Typhoons》Typhoons are…
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Tropical cyclones, or storms that generate a great deal of rain and wind.
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A tropical cyclone is a low-pressure weather pattern that occurs between 5 and 20 degrees north
latitude in the Western Pacific Ocean. When these systems generate winds in excess of 17.2 meters
per second [mps] (38.5 mph), they are classified as typhoons.
General Classifications of Typhoons
Types of Typhoons
Characteristics
Weak Typhoons
Top winds between 17 and 25 mps (38 and 56 mph) [Strong enough to lift roof
tiles and tip over trees and television antennae]
Normal Typhoons
Top winds between 25 and 33 mps (56 and 74 mph) [Strong enough to pull out
wooden storm doors and fell neon signs and light poles]
Strong Typhoons
Top winds between 33 and 44 mps (74 and 98 mph) [Strong enough to lift
small boulders and knock down small, wooden houses]
Very Strong Typhoons
Top winds between 44 and 54 mps (98 and 121 mph) [Strong enough to fell
most wooden houses and rip trees out by the roots]
Severe Typhoons
Top winds exceeding 54 mps (121 mph) [Strong enough to bend pylons and
steel towers]
Warnings and Advisories
Meteorological observatory stations issue advisories when they feel a disaster is likely and warnings
when they feel a major disaster is likely.
【Standards for issuing advisories and warnings in Sorachi】
Strong Wind Advisory
Average wind speed exceeds 12 mps (27 mph) for more than ten minutes
Strong Wind Warning
Average wind speed exceeds 18 mps (40 mph) for more than ten minutes
Heavy Rain Advisory
30 mm of rainfall in 1 hour, 50 mm of rainfall in 3 hours, 80 mm of rainfall in
24 hours
Heavy Rain Warning
50 mm of rainfall in 1 hour, 80 mm of rainfall in 3 hours, 120 mm of rainfall in
24 hours
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Disaster Response Headquarters
In order to generate announcements during violent wind and rain storms, to prepare for likely
emergencies or actual emergencies, and to generate necessary general countermeasures in the face of
large-scale disasters, city hall will establish a Disaster Response Headquarters, which will be based
upon Japan’s Disaster Countermeasure Basic Act. In the event a Disaster Response Headquarters
becomes necessary, alerts will be broadcast via FMG’ sky (FM radio 77.9 MHz).
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Evacuation Shelters
B 【Evacuation shelter in the event of large-scale flooding】
《Designated areas may change depending on flooding》
In the event of large-scale flooding, low-lying regions are most in danger, so it’s important to evacuate to
high ground.
Target Evacuation Areas
Evacuation Shelter
Phone
Number
Nakajima-cho
Takikawa High School
なかじまちょう
たきかわこうとうがっこう
中島町,
滝川高等学校
Shin-machi
(Takikawa Koutou Gakkou)
23-1114
しんまち
新町,
Kagetsu-cho
かげつちょう
花月町
Sakae-machi
Takikawa No. 1 Elementary School
さかえまち
たきかわだいいちしょうがっこう
栄町,
滝川第一小学校
Myojin-cho
(Takikawa Dai’ichi Shougakkou)
23-2219
みょうじんちょう
明神町,
Ariake-cho
ありあけちょう
有明町
Sorachi-machi
East Elementary School
そらちまち
ひがししょうがっこう
空知町
東小学校
(Higashi Shougakkou)
23-1591
Oh-machi
Koryo Junior Elementary School
おおまち
こうりょうちゅうがっこう
大町,
江陵中学校
Ichi-no-saka-cho
(Kouryou Chuugakkou)
いち
24-6156
さかちょう
一の坂町 ,
Saiwai-cho
さいわいちょう
幸町
Nishi-machi
Takikawa Industrial High School
にしまち
たきかわこうぎょうこうとうがっこう
西町,
滝川工業高等学校
Hon-machi
(Takikawa Kougyou Koutou Gakkou)
22-1601
ほんまち
本町
Midori-machi
Youth Gym Center
みどりまち
せいねんたいいく
緑町,
青年体育センター
Higashi-machi
(Seinen Tai’iku Center)
23-3842
ひがしまち
東町
Izumi-machi
Takikawa No. 2 Elementary School
いずみまち
たきかわだいにしょうがっこう
泉町,
滝川第二小学校
Ougi-machi
(Takikawa Daini Shougakkou)
23-2786
おうぎまち
扇町,
Nishi-Takikawa
にしたきかわ
西滝川
Kitataki-no-Kawa
きたたき
かわ
北滝の川
Northern Taki-no-Kawa Regional Human Services Center
きたたき
かわち
くふくしかいかん
北滝の川地区福祉会館
(Kita Taki-no-Kawa Chiku Fukushi Kaikan)
Ebeotsu-cho
Agricultural Environmental Improvement Center
えべおつちょう
のうそんかんきょうかいぜん
江部乙町
75-2841
農村環境改善センター
(Nouson Kankyou Kaizen Center)
Ebeotsu Elementary School
75-2404
えべおつしょうがっこう
江部乙小学校 (Ebeotsu Shougakkou)
Ni-no-saka-cho
に
さかちょう
Takikawa Industrial High School
二の坂町 ,
滝川工業高等学校
Bunkyo-cho
(Takikawa Kougyou Koutou Gakkou)
ぶんきょうちょう
文京町,
Koryo Junior High School
Kogane-machi
こうりょうちゅうがっこう
こがねまち
24-6156
江陵中学校
黄金町,
(Koryo Chuugakkou)
Asahi-machi
Takikawa No. 1 Elementary School
あさひまち
たきかわだいいちしょうがっこう
朝日町,
22-1601
たきかわこうぎょうこうとうがっこう
滝川第一小学校 (Takikawa Dai’ichi Shougakkou)
23-2219
Ichi-no-saka-cho
East Elementary School
いち
ひがししょうがっこう
さかちょう
一の坂町 ,
東小学校 (Higashi Shougakkou)
Minamitaki-no-Kawa
Youth Gym Center
みなみたき
せいねんたいいく
かわ
23-3842
南滝の川,
青年体育センター (Seinen Tai’iku Center)
Ryuutsuu Danchi
Central Community Center
りゅうつうだんち
なかちくこうみんかん
流通団地
23-1591
23-1909
中地区公民館 (Nakachiku Kouminkan)
Takikawa Sports Center
23-4617
たきかわ
滝川スポーツセンター (Takikawa Sports Center)
Multi-Generation Exchange Center, Northern Regional
23-0622
Pavilion
さんせだいこうりゅう
きたちくぶんかん
三世代交流センター北地区分館
(Sansedai Kouryuu Center Kitachiku Bunkan)
Taki-no-Kawa-cho
Takikawa No. 2 Elementary School
たき
たきかわだいにしょうがっこう
かわちょう
滝の川町 ,
滝川第二小学校 (Takikawa Daini Shougakkou)
Tonden-cho
Northern Taki-no-kawa Regional Human Services Center
とんでんちょう
屯田町
きたたき
かわち
23-2786
くふくしかいかん
北滝の川地区福祉会館
(Kita Taki-no-kawa Chiku Fukushi Kaikan)
Higashi-Takikawa
East Takikawa Regional Crop Rotation Research Center
ひがしたきかわ
ひがしたきかわち
Higashi-Takikawa-cho
(Higashi Takikawa Chiku Tensaku Kenshuu Center)
東滝川,
ひがしたきかわちょう
東滝川町
くてんさくけんしゅう
東滝川地区転作研修センター
East Takikawa Regional Human Services Gym
ひがしたきかわち
くふくしたいいくかん
東滝川地区福祉体育館
(Higashi-Takikawa Chiku Fukushi Tai’ikukan)
28-2141

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