How prepared is your family for disasters?

Assessment and planning

Action

Evaluation

Yes

No

We have convened a family meeting to discuss our state of preparedness.

We understand the importance of holding a family council twice a year to review our emergency readiness.

We have identified safe locations within each room of our house, ensuring they are away from windows, heavy objects that could topple, and potential fire hazards.

We have pinpointed primary and secondary exit routes from our home and building.

We know the phone number(s) for all household members. They are:

We maintain copies of important documents, addresses, and phone numbers in our evacuation kit or with a trusted relative.

We actively encourage our relatives to prepare for emergencies as well.

We have assembled an evacuation bag and update its contents once or twice a year.

Response capabilities and skills

All adults are proficient in operating a fire extinguisher.

All adults and older children are knowledgeable about turning off gas and water valves and disconnecting electricity in the apartment.

We have actively participated in training sessions to prepare for emergencies, including providing first aid, conducting basic search and rescue operations, extinguishing fires, and possessing volunteer assistance skills.

We have discussed with our neighbors how we can mutually support each other during emergencies.

Physical protection

Our building complies with earthquake-resistant construction standards, or qualified professionals have inspected it, and necessary repairs or reinforcements have been implemented.

We protect our building from moisture and conduct regular repairs as needed.

We have securely anchored tall and heavy furniture, equipment, lighting fixtures, and other items to walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent them from falling and causing harm during tremors.

We have installed locks on kitchen cabinets, secured the TV and household electrical appliances, and used secure hooks for hanging pictures to reduce potential hazards.

We possess a fire extinguisher, which we refill annually.

We have ensured the preservation of family, cultural, and material possessions, including heirlooms, to prevent their loss.

Hazardous materials (such as chemicals) that could spill and pose harm have been contained and isolated.

We keep flashlights and batteries readily accessible near our beds.

We are aware not to use matches or lighters in emergencies unless we are certain there is no gas leak.

We have securely anchored tall and heavy furniture, equipment, lighting fixtures, and other items to walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent them from falling and causing harm during tremors.