災害対策本部(Disaster Response Headquarters)
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‘Please be careful of Typhoon No. 6.’ (2026.6.1)
Typhoon No. 6 is expected to make its closest approach to the Tokai region between June 3rd and 4th. Please check the hazard map for your area and take sufficient precautions against heavy rain, strong winds, high waves, and storm surges. Please take all necessary precautions against the typhoon, including stockpiling food and water, preparing for power outages. (2026.6.1)
‘The flood season will begin soon. Pay attention to weather information.’ (2026.5.28)
Currently, Typhoon No. 6 is near the Southwest Islands, and there are reports that it may make landfall on Honshu. The flood season will soon begin again this year. The Japan Meteorological Agency will issue new weather information from noon today. The new weather information categorizes four types of hazards—river flooding (large rivers only), heavy rain (including small and medium-sized rivers), landslides, and storm surges—into five levels of warning, from Level 1 to Level 5. A new “Urgent Warning” has been added at Level 4. For more details, please check the Japan Meteorological Agency website. Level 4 is a signal to “everyone should evacuate from hazardous areas.” Please check the hazard map of your current location and confirm in advance which information you should be aware of. (2026.5.28)
‘Congratulations on your admission’ (2026.4.10)
To all the new students, congratulations on your admission to Nagoya University. The Disaster Management Office has a request for all of you who are starting a new student life with hope for the future in your heart. A major earthquake along the Nankai Trough will cause a major disaster around the Tokai region including Nagoya University in the near future. In addition to this, recent years have seen frequent occurrences of wind and flood damage due to torrential rains and typhoons across Japan. When studying at Nagoya University, in order to protect lives from earthquakes, heavy rains and typhoons, and to respond appropriately to disasters, it is necessary to select housing, take indoor safety measures, prepare emergency supplies, and confirm evacuation methods and guidelines for evacuation actions. In addition, there are many things in the university that are dangerous during an earthquake, such as experimental equipment, chemicals, and heavy fixtures. Don’t think of earthquake disasters and wind and flood damage as someone else’s business, and be prepared in advance. Please be sure to read the Guide ” Natural Disaster Preparedness” that will be distributed to everyone. We will send you an email to remind you of your safety in the event of a earthquake disaster. For new students, the email will be sent to the email address assigned to each student by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. Please set your smartphone etc. so that you can receive it anytime, anywhere. (2026.4.10)
