Disaster Information
Currently, there is no information about the disaster.
List of Evacuation Sites (Updated as at September 2024)
Here is a list of evacuation sites in each ward of Kitakyushu City.
Check the evacuation shelters near your home by disaster type.
Supported languages: English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Kitakyushu City Multilingual information Tools for Disaster Prevention and Reduction
Sites to visit during disaster
The following websites and apps that will be helpful when a disaster occurs.
●「Japan Meteorological Agency」 Multilingual Information on Disaster Risk Reduction【15 languages】
https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kokusai/multi.html
●「Fukuoka Disaster Prevention Information」 Fukuoka Prefecture comprehensive disaster prevention information 【Japanese・English・Chinese・Korean・Vietnamese】
https://www.bousai.pref.fukuoka.jp/
●「Disaster Prevention Navi・Mamoru-kun」 Find out where to escape
https://www.bousai.pref.fukuoka.jp/lp/app_mamorukun/
●「NHK WORLD NEWS」 Check disaster information【21 languages】
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
●「Kikikuru」 Check information on heavy rain
https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/risk/#zoom:9/lat:33.561995/lon:131.206970/colordepth:normal/elements:inund
●「Fukuoka Prefecture Disaster Prevention Handbook for Foreigners」 Check the basics of disasters
英語版（令和５年３月改訂版） [PDFファイル／6.98MB]
Kitakyushu City Disaster Prevention Handbook for Foreigners
Earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains and other natural disasters are a frequent occurrence in Japan. Read this handbook and be prepared so you can protect your own lives when a disaster strikes!. Available in Simple Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
◆You can get a copy at the following locations.
・International Policy Division, Planning and Coordination Bureau, Kitakyushu City Hall
・Kitakyushu International Association
・All ward offices
Disaster Shelter Point-and-Speak Phrasebook (Published October 2018)
This “Phrasebook” can be used as a communication tool for people who have difficulty communicating in Japanese and end up living in an evacuation shelter. You can communicate clearly by pointing to illustrations and words.
*In cooperation with the Suzuka International Friendship Association
◆You can get a copy of the Disaster Shelter Point-and-Speak Phrasebook at the Kitakyushu International Association.
What you should know about Disaster Preparedness
A video with simple Japanese audio and subtitles in multiple languages (English/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese) has been made, to let you know on what needs to be done to protect yourself and your family when a natural disaster (typhoon/heavy rain/earthquake etc.) occurs. Please take a look. [Published on You Tube]
- [What you should know about Disaster Preparedness]English
What is J-ALERT?
News about J-Alert may be broadcast on TV. J-Alert is a system that instantly transmits emergency information such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and armed attacks from the government via satellites. For more information, please refer to the portal site below.
Cabinet Office Civil Protection Portal Site Regarding actions to take when a missile falls ↓
https://www.kokuminhogo.go.jp/en/pc-index_e.html
Cabinet Office Civil Protection Portal Site Multilingual ↓
https://www.kokuminhogo.go.jp/en/pc-index_e.html
Kitakyushu Multilingual Disaster Support Center
Kitakyushu Multilingual Disaster Support Center is a center where Kitakyushu City and the Kitakyushu International Association collaborate to support foreigners in the event of a large-scale disaster caused by an earthquake or wind and flood damage.
Activities
- Translation and dissemination of information necessary during disasters
- Consultation and response to inquiries from foreigners (related to disasters)
- Dispatch of interpreters to evacuation shelters, etc.
Overview
This will be carried out based on the “Agreement on Support for Foreigners in the Event of a Large-Scale Disaster” (concluded on June 20, 2018) between Kitakyushu City and the Kitakyushu International Association.
Management and Operation: Kitakyushu City, Kitakyushu International Association
Location: Kitakyushu International Association – 3F COM City, 3-15-3 Kurosaki, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu
Enquires
Kitakyushu International Association
3F COM City, 3-15-3 Kurosaki, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan 806-0021
Opening hours: 9:00am – 5.30pm
Closed: Sunday, national holidays, year end and new year holidays (December 29 – January 3)
TEL : 093-643-5931
FAX : 093-643-6466