Snow Storm Preparation at FLEACT Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

02.11.2014

Courtesy Story

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka

According to Japanese meteorologists forecasts, the greater Tokyo/ Kanto Plain storm which landed Feb. 9-10 was the worst blizzard to hit in 45 years, resulting in the early shutdown and closures of offices and various facilities aboard Fleet Activities (FLEACT), Yokosuka, while maintenance crews and residents cleared blocked paths, parking lots and streets.

Preparation for storms are critical; knowing when and where a storm will strike can mean the difference for the safety of your family. It is strongly advised that service members, Department of Defense (DOD) civilians and their families use proper information tools to ensure the correct information is obtained.

Phone numbers for disaster/emergency information in English:

Official command emergency information:

Command’s official webpage: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Yokosuka/index.htm//
This site has documentation for Noncombatant Evacuations (NEO) and general family preparedness plans listed in the popular links section.

Command’s official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/cfayokosuka.
Real time/updated community information

TV: AFN; Cable Channel 15; Weather; Cable Channel 16
Radio: AFN/Eagle 810 FM
Yokosuka, Ikego, Negishi

Base Emergency Numbers: Ambulance: 911 (on base) Yokosuka/Ikego: 046-816-0911; Negishi: 045-216-0911 (off base)
Security: 911 (on base); 046-816-0911 (off base)
Public Works Trouble Desk: 115/243-5555 Housing: 115
Off-base:

Yokosuka:

Yokosuka International Association: 046-827-2166
Yokosuka City International Relations Division: 046-822-8138 (Mon-Fri – only)
Yokosuka City Call Center: 046-882-2500.
Yokohama:

Yokohama City Call Center: 045-222-1209
Tokyo:

U.S. Embassy Tokyo: 03-3224-5000
The Tokyo English Life Line (TEL): 03-5774-0992. TELL is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping all foreigners living in Japan.
Online city hall information in English:

Yokosuka:

http://www.city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp/0140/english/index.html;
Yokosuka City Disaster Prevention Information Mail User Registration: Send an email to:

[e-mail] Wait for the email response and click on the link provided. Follow the prompts and you’ll be registered in the city’s emergency notification system.
Yokohama:

http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/en/
Tokyo:

http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/
Trains/Road Information:

JR East Train (English): http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/kanto.aspx
Keikyu (Japanese only): http://www.delay.keikyu-group.com/delay/.
(Japanese) http://www.jartic.or.jp/
Other:

American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org. This site has checklists for earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and other disasters.
FEMA website: http://www.fema.gov/areyouready
And, as always, look for updates on the CFAY Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cfayokosuka, twitter: https://twitter.com/FLEACT_Yokosuka

• Date Taken: 02.11.2014
• Date Posted: 02.16.2024 19:42
• Story ID: 464153
• Location: YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JP