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In Tamamura, the Tamamura Fire Department, local residentsare engaged in distinguishing and preventing fire.They also fightagainst floods and provide first aid rescue.Do you know what to do in case of emergency?%u5916%u56fd%u8a9eWhat should we do when an earthquake occurs?1%uff0e%u0007Be prepared for a big earthquake.About 10 seconds before a big earthquake happens, there isan alarm that goes off on TV and radio.Please hide under a sturdy table as soon as you hear the alarm.Be sure to protect your head first.2%uff0e%u0007The initial strong shakes of an earthquake last only one minute or so.Wait till the earthquake completely stops and stay under a sturdytable or a chair.It is dangerous to rush out of your house.Carefully check the situation around you and try to act calmly.3%uff0e%u0007When the earthquake stops%u2026In a minor earthquake, turn off all the stoves and appliances quickly.If the shake is very strong, wait till it stops and turn off the said firesources.4%uff0e%u0007Before the door and the window get deformed%u2026.The door and the window might get deformed by a strongearthquake and cannot be opened.To avoid this situation, open the door or the window tosecure a way out immediately.5%uff0e%u0007You feel endangered but you don%u2019t hear the emergency alarm going off%u2026If you hear an emergency alarm, evacuate immediately.5. EarthquakePreparation is the key to fire prevention.%u3000%u30fbMake sure all the stoves are turned off in the kitchen.%u3000%u30fbDo not place anything burnable on the stove.%u3000%u30fbDo not place anything burnable around heaters.%u3000%u30fbDo not carry a kerosene heater while it is turned on.%u3000%u30fbDo not pour kerosene into a heater while it is turned on.%u3000%u30fb%u0007Do not use anything other than kerosene for a kerosene heater.%u3000%u30fb%u0007Make sure all the heaters are turned off when you go out or go to bed.%u3000%u30fbDo not smoke while lying in bed.%u3000%u30fbDo not walk and smoke a cigarette.%u3000%u30fbMake sure all the cigarette butts are pulled out.%u3000%u30fbInstall a residential fire alarm.4. Fire PreventionIn the event of a fire, please evacuate the building immediatelyand safely.Please do not stop to collect clothes or any personal belongings.Cover your mouth and nose with a wet handkerchief/towel andkeep a low position while escaping.Try not to inhale smoke.3. EvacuationFor a fire in the first stages, try to extinguish with a bucketfull of water, a hose connected to a faucet, or by using a fireextinguisher.Never throw water on oil fires.It is a good idea to know how to operate a fire distinguisher inadvance.If the first attempt to put out the fire do not succeed, evacuatethe building immediately2. Fire extinguishingIn case of fire or a medical emergency, please ask for a helpfrom someone nearby.If you have to make an emergency call, please state the addressor any landmarks of where the emergency is occurring.If you use a pay phone, pick up the telephone receiver andpress an emergency button.In case of emergency, you do not need either coins or prepaidphone card.1. Emergency call (119 for fire and medical emergency)In case of fires, medical emergencies and earthquakesFire & Medical Emergency 119Police 110If the earthquake is big and the furniture falls or a fire breaksout, please evacuate the premises safely.6%uff0e%u0007Obtain correct information from legitimate informationresources.Avoid being misled by false rumors and try to obtain correctinformation provided by mass media such as radio.Beware of aftershocks for a while and stay away fromcollapsed houses, walls, or bill boards.Tamamura International Association offers assistance toforeign residents living in Tamamura to learn Japanese and theJapanese culture by its volunteers.The purpose of the Association is to help creating a good placeto live by Japanese and non-Japanese residents alike.For inquiry, please call Located in the support center \208-4 Shimoshinden Tamamuramachi Sawagun GunmaTEL/FAX%uff1a65-7155Learning Japanese Culture and LanguageThe water meter reader checks your meter every two months inorder to prepare your water bill.Please make sure the water meter is cleared of all obstacles,including your dogs.Payment of these bills can be made at your bank or conveniencestores.*Payment by debiting your bank account is recommended.For inquiry, please call Water & Sewerage Section of the Waterworks Department Building at 0270-65-6691.2. Bills and paymentPlease notify the Water and Sewerage Section by calling 65-6691, when you would like to both initiate and terminate thewater service to your home, example of which are listed below. %uff081%uff09%u0007You moved into Tamamura Town and want to use the waterat your home, including rented house/apartment.%uff082%uff09%u0007You will move out of town and want to cancel the waterservice.%uff083%uff09%u0007You would like your water service temporarily suspendedbecause you will not use it over a period of time due tohospitalization or for other reasons.Hours for the Water and Sewerage Section are as follows. Monday thru Friday: 8:30-17:151. Arranging for water serviceWater and Sewerage Services%uff081%uff09%u0007Take your designated bags to your collection location by 8a.m. on designated collection days.%uff082%uff09%u0007As discussed above, use designated clear trash bags forburnable garbage and translucent trash bags for recyclables/non-burnable garbage.%uff083%uff09%u0007Taking out trash bags other than on designated days isstrictly prohibited.*Designated trash bags are available at supermarkets andconvenience stores in Tamamura Town.For inquiry, please call Clean Center at 0270-65-4343.Reminders for taking your recyclables and garbage to your collection locationIn order to reduce the amount of household waste, Tamamuraresidents have to separate their garbage according to the rulesdescribed below and use designated trash bags for disposal.Separation and Disposal of GarbageFor Emergency%u7389%u6751%u753a%u306e%u3000 %u5e02%u5916%u5c40%u756a%u306f 0270 %u3067%u3059 %u7389%u6751%u753a%u5f79%u5834 65%u5916%u56fd%u8a9e