‘Earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters’ Archives
Designated Tsunami Buildings
In order to protect human life in other coastal and low-lying areas of the city that may be affected by a tsunami, the City of Nagoya has designated certain buildings in these areas as tsunami evacuation buildings. [Read More]
Maps of Shelters and Safe Areas
Download English versions of Nagoya City Shelters and Safe Areas - find out where you can go in case of earthquake, flooding, or other disaster. [Read More]
Listen and Download Disaster Prevention PSAs
Disaster Prevention PSAs from the Nagoya International Center [Read More]
Keep an Eye on the Weather – Weather Warnings and Advisories
When tuning into a local TV or radio station weather broadcast listen out for these key phrases and look out for your JMA designated area and you will be able to pick out the key information about weather warnings and advisories. [Read More]
Nagoya Municipal Minato Disaster Prevention Center
The center’s two floors have numerous interactive displays. Staff members are on hand to explain each display and answer your questions. Experience the Big One in the Earthquake Simulation Room, try to navigate through the smoke evacuation training room, and fly back to [Read More]
Major Earthquake Preparation Guide
According to the Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion there is a strong possibility that M7.5+ earthquake could the Tokai Region anytime in the next 30 years. Are you prepared? [Read More]
Emergency Message System – NTT 171
To cope with communications difficulties in the event of an earthquake, authorities have designed a message bank in which you can leave and access messages to record information about yourself and confirm the safety of others. [Read More]






