๐ซ Find an Evacuation Shelter
Public shelters are free and open to everyone including foreigners
๐ How to Find a Shelter
โGoogle Maps: Search '้ฟ้ฃๆ' (hinanjo) near your location
โYahoo! Japan Disaster Prevention App โ shows open shelters
โAsk locals or police โ point to this page
โFollow evacuation signs in the street
๐ซ What to Expect at a Shelter
โFree to enter โ no registration required upfront
โFood, water, and blankets provided
โRestrooms available
โMultilingual communication boards with pictograms
โRegister your nationality with staff for embassy contact
๐ Bring If Possible
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Passport / ID
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Medications (3+ days supply)
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Phone charger & power bank
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Cash (ATMs may not work)
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Water & snacks (1-2 days)
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Change of clothes
๐ต Shelter Signs to Look For
๐ ้ฟ้ฃๆ (Hinanjo) โ Evacuation shelter
๐ ๆดฅๆณข้ฟ้ฃๅ ดๆ โ Tsunami evacuation area
๐ ๅบๅ้ฟ้ฃๅ ดๆ โ Wide-area evacuation site
๐ Contact Your Embassy
Notify your embassy of your location so they can assist you.