{"id":16631,"date":"2017-08-30T09:47:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T00:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp\/modules\/xpressme\/?p=16631"},"modified":"2017-08-30T09:47:57","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T00:47:57","slug":"disasteremergency-warnings-and-safety-tips-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.visitmatsumoto.com\/en\/sightseeing\/disasteremergency-warnings-and-safety-tips-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Disaster\/Emergency Warnings and Safety Tips App"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday morning, when a missile passed over the northern part of Japan, 12 prefectures were alerted via their areas’ emergency alert systems which included sirens and warnings via mobile phones.
\nIn light of this, we wanted to direct\u00a0visitors and residents of Matsumoto to information and resources that may be of use to you during an emergency.
\nPlease note that we are not experts and cannot bear any responsibility in the event of a disaster or emergency or for any loss or damage resulting from the use of third party websites or applications.<\/em><\/p>\n

Although Japan is a relatively safe country, there is still a chance that you may find yourself awoken by a siren and\/or a warning alarm coming from your phone.<\/p>\n

Sirens: Typically, sirens are accompanied by loud speaker announcements that indicate what the sirens are being sounded for.
\nIf you don\u2019t hear any announcement accompanying the sound of siren, the chances are that the warning is not emergency related as sirens are sometimes used to indicate that it is a certain time.<\/p>\n

Phone warnings: Warnings may appear on your phone for disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides. These warnings will indicate how you should react including if you should seek shelter or evacuate. Please see the information below on an app that will provide warnings in English, simplified and traditional Chinese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\"\u5b89\u5168\u78ba\u4fdd\u30a2\u30d7\u30eaSafetytips\"\n

Information Resources:<\/h2>\n

\u00a0Safety Tips App<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Safety Tips app is a free app created by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)<\/a>. \u00a0It is a push-enabled app that was originally designed to issue warnings for events including earthquakes and tsunamis. The app offers other\u00a0functions in addition\u00a0the warning function such as communication cards. It will allow you to add up to five locations that you would like to receive warnings for. Find out more about the app here<\/a>.\u00a0You can download the app via the JNTO or search for \u201cSafety Tips\u201d in your app store.<\/p>\n

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The JMA provides information on natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Their Emergency Warning System is detailed here<\/a>\u00a0and more information can be found on their homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

General Advice:<\/h2>\n