On Air: Fukuoka City Information/2014.07.12(Sat)/09:00～

The area around the Akasaka subway station has many bikes left around it on the street. Starting June 1st, the area around Akasaka subway stop has been declared as the “no bicycle street parking” zone. Bicycles left unattended may be removed off the street as quickly as the following day so please be sure to park your bicycle at a proper parking facility.

Illegal bicycle parking is a source of accidents that bother others and is dangerous for passing pedestrians, cyclists, children, the blind and for those in wheelchairs. It's also dangerous in the case of emergencies where rescue personnel may need to get by in a hurry.

There are nine parking areas that have been designated around Akasaka Station, and there will be an additional facility installed in front of the Chuo Ward Office which will able to hold about 100 bicycles.

Even if it looks like there's room to park, be sure to park your bicycle in legitimate parking lots.

And there is one more announcement from Fukuoka City regarding heatstroke.

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, cool off and drink water and sodium. If your symptoms do not improve, be sure to get medical attention.

Here are some ways to help avoid heatstroke. Keep hydrated by drinking often. Also make sure to replenish the salts in your body. And, when going out, be sure to wear a hat or use a sun umbrella. Also, when you register for Fukuoka City’s Bosai Mail Disaster Prevention mail system, you will receive alerts regarding heatstroke. To register, just send a blank email to entry@fukuoka-city.jp. You'll be able to register via a link you'll receive in a reply mail from the system. Please be careful and be aware that children and elderly are at especially high risk of heatstroke and the onset may happen extremely quickly. Please keep an eye out for those around you!