Earthquake Disaster Information Center for Foreign Residents in Yokohama
●When?
We will set up a ‘Yokohama Disaster Headquarter in case of any major earthquake
(above intensity 5) upon request from Yokohama City Hall.
●Who?
Set up and run by the Yokohama Association for International Communications and
Exchanges(YOKE)
●Where?
It will be set up inside the Yokohama Association for International Communications
and Exchanges (YOKE) (Pacifico Yokohama).
●Duties of the center
・Translation of necessary information relating to the disaster for foreign residents.
・Arrange and dispatch interpreter volunteers to individual evacuation
shelters.
・Assistance for foreigners regarding any inquiries and consultation.
・In addition, provide smooth support on necessary matters for foreign residents.
●Earthquake Disaster Information Center for Foreign Residents in Yokohama
Telephone No.:
045-222-1171(Japanese)
045-222-1209(Foreign language)