It looks like the “Shinko Sports Gymnasium and Youth Center,” “Shinko Sports Ground (Kawanishi Athletic Field)” near Hanshin Ashiya Station in Kawanishi-cho, along with other locations around Ashiya City, will host the “FY2024 Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill” on Sunday, January 26〜
Quoted from the official Ashiya City website
FY2024 Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill
When will it be held?
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 9:00〜14:00
Where will it be held?
Quoted from the official Ashiya City website
From 9:00 Drill sites hosted by local voluntary disaster prevention associations
From 10:00 Shinko Sports Gymnasium and Youth Center, Shinko Sports Ground
Here’s the map↓
The address is 15-21 Kawanishi-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. (The gymnasium and youth center are located across Sakura-dori Street.)
What will they do?
- Citywide ShakeOut drill (self-help) Starts at 9:00
- After the ShakeOut drill, participants will join drills hosted by each district’s voluntary disaster prevention association (mutual aid)
There will be explanations from voluntary disaster prevention association members and disaster prevention specialists on how to use disaster prevention equipment, hazards, and more.
※Activities vary depending on the drill site. - Disaster prevention drills at Shinko Sports Gymnasium and Youth Center, and Shinko Sports Ground (public assistance) Starts at 10:00
Drill activities at Shinko Sports Gymnasium and Youth Center
- Survival Confirmation 〜A realistic evacuation game that puts your common sense to the test〜
※Game time is 60 minutes.
※Children in the lower grades of elementary school or younger should participate with a parent or guardian. - CPR and AED handling
- Emergency food stockpile display
- Sheltering at home
- Screening of Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake footage
- Explanation of disaster-related weather
- Cardboard bed experience
Drill activities at Shinko Sports Ground
- Vehicle display
Pump trucks, garbage trucks, water supply trucks, lighting trucks, advanced rescue vehicles, disaster response vehicles, gas emergency work vehicles, aerial work platforms, Toyota, Honda - Hands-on experiences and drill displays
Kids’ rescue experience, debris removal drill display
Participation fee?
Capacity?
Some events have a limit on the number of participants
Please check the official Ashiya City website for details about the disaster prevention drill
Lastly
This year marks 30 years since the earthquake, so it’s a good time to renew our awareness of disaster preparedness. By taking part in local disaster prevention drills, let’s make sure we’re ready for emergencies!
