On Air: Info from Fukuoka ciry/2013.7.13(Satｉ)/09:00~

Every year, after the rainy season, the summer’s heat sets in. And, as our bodies are not used to it, the number of people affected by heatstroke suddenly increases. Last year witnessed many people receive emergency transport and care for heatstroke.

Heatstroke occurs when, in a hot climate, your body no longer is able to regulate its temperature appropriately and becomes dehydrated, or your body’s salt balance becomes irregular. You may experience headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you find that you aren’t quite feeling as you think you should, be sure to take a break from what you’re doing and rejuvenate. If your symptoms do not improve, be sure to get medical attention immediately.

Here are some ways to help avoid heatstroke. Be sure to get plenty of sleep and avoid going out and exercising in high heat and strong sunlight. Also, keep hydrated by drinking often. Ways to avoid heatstroke are published in a leaflet that is available at the Health Sections of Health and Welfare Centers of each ward.

Also, when you register for Fukuoka City’s Bosai Mail Disaster Prevention mail system, you will receive alerts on days when danger of heatstroke is high. For further information, search “Fukuoka-shi Bousai Mail” in Japanese in your web browser’s search engine. Please be careful and be　aware that children and elderly are at especially high risk of heatstroke and the onset may happen extremely quickly.

And there is also an announcement about disaster prevention and flood hazard maps...

With these two maps, you can be prepared for dangers from flooding, wind and water damage that occur with heavy rains, as well as for earthquakes and other disasters. Get prepared and stay prepared, in advance, for evacuation in times of disaster. These maps are provided to help you do just that.

They are available in Korean, Chinese and English on the Fukuoka International Association website. Just click the “Disaster Prevention” button in your desired language from the top page. The Fukuoka International Association website http://www.rainbowfia.or.jp./

Individual maps are available by ward. Please take a look at the maps for the area you live in and for areas you frequent. Be ready and plan ahead. What will you do and where will you go when earthquakes, floods and other disasters strike? Let’s get ready today.