The Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka, Japan, reminds Chinese citizens to guard against earthquake disasters

Source: CCTV news client

According to the China Earthquake Network, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters near the Japanese island of Kyushu at 00:00 on January 22, with a depth of 40 kilometers. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the earthquake intensity in the central and southern parts of Oita Prefecture and the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture has reached a magnitude 5, and Fukuoka Prefecture has a strong earthquake, and there is still a possibility of aftershocks and related secondary disasters in the future.

On January 22, the Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka reminded Chinese citizens in the consular district, especially in Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, to raise awareness of self-protection, beware of possible recurrent aftershocks and secondary disasters, and take safety precautions. The relevant reminders are as follows:

1. Pay close attention to the disaster reminders and the latest information released by Official Channels in Japan, follow the local government's evacuation instructions, and grasp the evacuation information in advance.

Second, make preparations for disaster prevention in advance, and reasonably reserve drinking water, emergency food, disaster prevention and first aid supplies and other materials. Avoid unnecessary outings and be prepared to deal with water and power outages.

Third, the current COVID-19 epidemic has not subsided, please continue to pay attention to the changes in the epidemic situation while preventing disasters, enhance the awareness of epidemic prevention and control, and effectively do a good job in personal protection.

In case of emergency, please call the police in time and contact the Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka for assistance.

Japan Emergency Hotline: 118 (Marine Accident, Shipwreck), 119 (Fire, First Aid), 110 (Police)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center Hotline [phone]

Consular Protection and Assistance At the Consulate General in Fukuoka: [phone]

(Reporter He Xinlei)