Disaster Preparedness: Safety Guides & Resources for Hiroshima

Historically, Hiroshima is known as a relatively stable region with a lower frequency of major earthquakes compared to other parts of Japan. However, being prepared is part of the local culture of safety. This page outlines the basic protocols for natural events, focusing on practical information for travelers.

Hiroshima's Regional Characteristics

Earthquakes:

Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed information.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/weather-disaster/earthquake/

While large tremors are infrequent, small vibrations can occur. There is no need for alarm; modern buildings in Hiroshima are built with high seismic standards.

Heavy Rain & Seasonal Weather:

Weather | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Get daily updates for the week ahead, plus advice on typhoons and other weather events, brought to you by Japan's public broadcaster.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/tags/93/

The most relevant weather consideration in Hiroshima is heavy rain during the Tsuyu (rainy season) or typhoon season (summer to autumn).

Information Channels

NHK WORLD-JAPAN:

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

We are the international service of NHK, the sole public media organization of Japan.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

Provides real-time emergency broadcasts in English via app and radio.

NERV Disaster Prevention App

The NERV Disaster Prevention app delivers real-time alerts for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, severe weather risks like landslides and floods, and more.

https://nerv.app/en/

NERV (@EN_NERV) on X

Real-Time Earthquake, Tsunami & Typhoon Info for Japan. More information types & push notifications in our iOS/Android app → https://t.co/Vs4vbla7ry 日本語 → @UN_NERV

https://x.com/EN_NERV

広島県 (@Hiroshima@unnerv.jp)

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https://unnerv.jp/@Hiroshima

Hazard Map

広島県防災Web

広島県防災Web 広島県の防災情報を発信するWebサイトです。

https://www.bousai.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/

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