What can you do in a short time when the "Earthquake Early Warning" sounds? [Disaster prevention] (KSB Setonaikai Broadcasting) --Yahoo! News

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"Disaster prevention" that tells the topic of disaster prevention. This time, I would like to tell you about "Earthquake Early Warning". >> When an Earthquake Early Warning comes out, do this!

From the announcement of the Earthquake Early Warning to the strong shaking (image)

I think many people were surprised to hear the "Earthquake Early Warning" after 1:00 am on January 22nd. The epicenter of this earthquake was Hyuga-nada, with a maximum seismic intensity of over 5, and in Okayama and Kagawa, a seismic intensity of 3 was observed. At this time, Earthquake Early Warnings were issued to the southern part of Okayama prefecture and the entire Kagawa prefecture. ■ What is "Earthquake Early Warning"? In the first place, "Earthquake Early Warning" is based on the "preliminary tremors" of seismic waves caught by seismographs installed in various places, and the Japan Meteorological Agency predicts the scale and strength of shaking. It is an alarm issued to protect. The Earthquake Early Warning is an "earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher" and will be announced in "areas with a seismic intensity of 4 or higher." At this time, information is also sent from each mobile phone company, and the smartphone etc. will ring. If the "Earthquake Early Warning" sounds, you must be wary of shaking with a seismic intensity of 4 or higher. However, since we do not predict the occurrence of an earthquake, there is only a short time between the announcement of the "Earthquake Early Warning" and the arrival of a strong tremor. It takes a few seconds to a few tens of seconds at the longest, and in some cases, a large tremor may occur before the Earthquake Early Warning. ■ What can you do in a short time after the Earthquake Early Warning sounds? Government spokesman calls for "protecting your head," "away from large furniture," and "securing an exit." It is also important not to rush out and try to extinguish the fire. Think about what you should do in your home now.

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