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Shinjuku News Published by: Culture, Tourism and International Af- Foreign Language Web site fairs Division, Regional and Cultural Affairs Department, No. 25 Shinjuku City www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/foreign/english/ Publishing Date: June 30, 2011 1-4-1 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8484 Tel: 03-5273-3504 Fax: 03-3209-1500 Please make your inquiries in Japanese when calling the coordinating division. InIn TimesTimes ofof Emergency,Emergency, GetGet ReliableReliable InformationInformation andand TakeTake ActionAction Calmly!Calmly! False information about the Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred on March 11, 2011, is being spread via chain mail, blogs, Internet bulletin boards, etc. It is best to obtain reliable information from trustworthy sources, such as public administration Web sites, TV, radio, or newspapers, before taking action. Information from ● Shinjuku City’s Foreign-Language Web Site Shinjuku City www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/foreign/english/ Note: Both foreign and Japanese editions have the latest information from Shinjuku City. Articles bordered in red contain emergency information. ● Follow Shinjuku City on Twitter ● Shinjuku City’s Web Site Shinjuku City has created a Twitter account www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/ (shinjuku_info) to a important announce- ments and news. Information on Blackouts, Radio Programs in Foreign Including Rolling Blackouts Languages ● Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Web Site ● NHK Radio 2 (693 KHz) www.tepco.co.jp/en/index-e.html Programs are broadcast in English, Chinese, Korean, You can check blackout conditions and the schedule Portuguese, and Spanish. for rolling blackouts. Note: If a major earthquake strikes or if there is a tsunami alert, multilingual emergency alerts will be broadcast in Information on Earthquakes English, Chinese, Korean, and Portuguese. and Tsunamis Information on Train Operations ● Japan Meteorological Agency www.jma.go.jp/jp/quake/(Japanese) ● JR East Infoline www.jma.go.jp/en/quake/(English) Tel: 050-2016-1603 These Web sites contain information on seismic inten- Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. sity in various parts of Japan. Languages: English, Chinese, and Korean Information on subway operations can be found on the Web sites of Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro. Information on Radiation Levels Take Advantage of Consultation Services for Foreign Residents (Details on Page 4) ● Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health www.tokyo-eiken.go.jp/index-j.html (Japanese) Consultation services for foreign residents are available on the first floor of Shinjuku City Office and at Shinjuku Multicul- www.tokyo-eiken.go.jp/index.html (English) tural Plaza. Telephone consultation services are also avail- able, so please feel free to call if you have any questions or These Web sites contain information on radiation levels concerns regarding everyday life. within the Tokyo metropolitan area. The next issue of Shinjuku News will be published in September 2011. Shinjuku News is available at various public facilities, such as Shinjuku City Office, Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza, Branch Offices, and public libraries. 2 Shinjuku News Preparing for Summer: Measures to Conserve Energy and Save Electricity Please Help Save Electricity! Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, the electricity supply is very limited. An increase in electricity consump- tion is anticipated, especially in the summer months. Please help save electricity by refraining from using your air conditioner, lights, and electric appliances excessively. Tips for Saving Electricity 2 Tips for Saving Electricity: Refrigerators at Home • Open and shut the refrigerator door less often. • Avoid cramming too many items in your refrig- erator and keep your refrigerator tidy. When Using Your Air Conditioner • Set the refrigerator’s thermostat at normal or 1 medium. • Set the thermostat at 28°C. • Clean the filter often. • Close the room door to keep the cold Tips for Conserving Energy: Lights air in. 3 • Use curtains and blinds to keep the • Gather the family in the same room room insulated. and do not waste electricity. • Turn off lights that are not in use. Tips for Conserving Electricity: • Clean lampshades periodically. TVs, Personal Computers, and Other 4 Household Appliances • Lower the contrast level on your TV and personal computer. Other Tips • Do not leave appliances in standby mode. Turn them off completely. (Power strips do 5 not need to be switched off.) • Avoid using electricity during peak hours • Unplug household appliances that are not (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.). being used. • Refrain from using escalators and eleva- • Do not leave electric pots on to keep water hot. Boil water only tors as much as possible. when needed. What to Do before and during a Blackout Prevent Food Poisoning during a Blackout Prepare for Scheduled Because refrigerators stop functioning during black- Blackouts and Take and outs, there is a possibility of raw food, such as meat and Precautions during One fish, spoiling if temperatures are high. Think of ways to keep the temperature inside your refrigerator cool. • To keep the cool air within your refrigerator/freezer from • Have a battery-operated radio and flash- escaping, do not open and close your refrigerator/freez- light handy. er often. • Recharge your cell phone in advance. • Keep a supply of coolants in your freezer and transfer • If a blackout is scheduled for the time you them to your refrigerator after a blackout begins. This usually cook, prepare your meal in ad- will help keep the inside of your refrigerator cool. vance. • Elevators stop working during blackouts. Do not use elevators just before a black- Prevent Fires during a Blackout out. • If you live in an apartment or condomini- um building, be aware that the water sup- If you use candles for lighting during a blackout, be care- ply may be cut off during a blackout. It is ful that a fire does not break out. Cases of candles toppling a good idea to keep a supply of drinking over and causing fires during a blackout or earthquake have water and to check the toilet to ensure it been reported. If you use candles, make sure that there are works before using it. no flammable items in the surrounding area and keep a fire • Too many electric appliances starting up extinguisher or water handy to put out any fires. In the same at the same time when the electricity is re- manner, be careful when using tabletop gas cylinder stoves. stored after a blackout may blow a fuse or Because aftershocks are frequent after a major earthquake, damage electrical parts. It is a good idea things can topple over and start a fire. to unplug electric appliances in advance. Shinjuku News 3 Major earthquakes occur in Japan. It is important to remain calm even when A Major Earthquake! an earthquake strikes. It is a good idea to keep in mind what you need to do What Should You Do? in case an earthquake strikes. Map of Evacuation Areas within Shinjuku City An Earthquake Strikes! e. Av ori Mejiro-d Gakushuin Korakuen and University Mejirodai Athletic Park and neighboring region neighboring region Ochiai Junior High School Ochiai Dairoku Elementary School Protect yourself from injury. If you are indoors, it is a good Ochiai Daiichi Ochiai Daiyon Shin-Mejiro-dori Ave. Elementary School Tsurumaki Edogawa Elementary School Waseda University Waseda Campus and Elementary School Elementary School Ochiai Daini Junior High School neighboring region Shinjuku-Yamabuki High School Ochiai Daisan Elementary School Tokyo Fuji University Takadanobaba Sta. Totsuka Daiichi Iidabashi Sta. Shimo-Ochiai Sta. Waseda University Elementary School seda-dori Ave. idea to hide under a table. Extin- (Waseda Campus) Wa Totsuka Daisan Totsuka Daini Nishi-Waseda Junior Elementary School Elementary School Tsukudo Elementary School High School Waseda University (Toyama Campus) Nakai Sta. Ochiai Water Former Nishi-Toyama Ushigome Daiichi Gakushuin Waseda Elementary Reclamation Daini Junior High Junior High School Tetsugakudo Park and Women’s College School Center School Toyama Park and Toyama neighboring region Ushigome Daini Ichigaya Aijitsu guish any fires. Shut the main gas Ochiai Daigo Ochiai Daini Elementary High School neighboring region Elementary School Elementary School School Junior High School Elementary Ave. School Nishi-Toyama Higashi-Toyama Okubo-dori Shinjuku Nishi-Toyama Elementary School Elementary School Ushigome Daisan Junior Junior High School High School Hyakunin-cho Sanchome Seijo High School Toyama and Yonchome area Gaien-Higashi-dori Ave. valve. If you are outdoors, stay away Elementary Meiji-dori Ave. Yochomachi School Ushigome Nakano e. Elementary School Av Elementary School Ichigaya Sta. Shin-Okubo Yodobashi Daiyon Elementary Shokuan-dori Sta. School Okubo Shinjuku Junior Elementary Tenjin High School Okubo Sta. School Elementary from buildings, vending machines, School 1 Kashiwagi Elementary Tokyo Medical University Tomihisa Elementary School School Yotsuya Elementary School Shinjuku City Office Ave. Nishi-Shinjuku Yasukuni-dori Yotsuya Sta. Yotsuya Hiroba Plaza Junior High School Hanazono Yotsuya and brick walls. Elementary School Junior High School Shinjuku-dori Ave. Stay-in area (People in this Shinjuku Sta. area do not need to evecuate.)/ Shinjuku High School Geihinkan (State Guest House) Nishi-Shinjuku area and neighboring region Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Yotsuya Dairoku Shinjuku Chuo Park and Elementary School neighboring region with skyscrapers Shinanomachi Sta. Evacuation Areas Sendagaya Sta. Evacuation Area Division Nishi-Shinjuku Meiji Jingu Gaien area