Disaster Apps and Multilingual Information in Japan
How foreign residents can check disaster information in English or simple Japanese.
- Prepare Apps Before Disaster
- Check Trusted Sources
- Save Important Pages
- Use Translation Carefully
- Keep Phone Power
Prepare Apps Before Disaster
Install disaster, weather, map, translation, and city information apps before an emergency happens.
Check Trusted Sources
Use official weather, city office, government, transport, and embassy information. Social media can be fast but may be wrong.
Save Important Pages
Bookmark city office disaster pages, evacuation shelter maps, and emergency contact information.
Use Translation Carefully
Translation apps can help, but disaster terms may be difficult. Confirm important instructions with official sources or nearby people.
Keep Phone Power
Charge your phone, carry a battery, and save important information offline when possible.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
