Toshima Ward Launches Disaster Prevention Portal and App!

Toshima Ward releases "Toshima Ward Disaster Prevention Portal (Website)" and "Toshima Ward Disaster Prevention App"

Toshima Ward announced today, April 1st, the release of the "Toshima Ward Disaster Prevention Portal (Website)" and the "Toshima Ward Disaster Prevention App," which compile the ward's disaster prevention information.

The purpose of introducing this tool is to centralize disaster-related information, simplify access to information, and strengthen the disaster preparedness of each individual. During normal times, it will provide announcements and educational content related to disaster prevention from the ward, aiming to raise disaster awareness.

In the event of a disaster such as an earthquake directly beneath the capital, the disaster prevention portal will switch to disaster mode and transmit emergency information such as evacuation orders and shelter opening status in real-time. The disaster prevention app also has a push notification function, allowing information to be promptly delivered via the app and necessary actions to be prompted when the ward issues evacuation information.

Moving forward, we will utilize this series of tools to further strengthen information dissemination during both normal times and in the event of a disaster.

Comment from a Ward Official

Regarding the introduction, a ward official stated, "Toshima Ward, with Ikebukuro, a giant terminal station, is Japan's most densely populated city. We are concerned that if a disaster were to occur, information would become chaotic, leading to confusion due to rumors and uncertain information. We hope that many ward residents, workers, and students will recognize and utilize this tool through various opportunities such as disaster drills and events."

Overview of Toshima Ward Disaster Prevention Portal and App

・ Ward Homepage: https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/420/bosai/taisaku/bosaiportalsite.html

＜Representative Functions and Features＞

・ Publication of the opening status, acceptance capacity, and congestion status of relief centers (shelters), temporary accommodation facilities, and emergency medical aid stations in a list and on a map.

・ Swift transmission of evacuation order areas, classifications, and emergency announcements.

・ Real-time collection and provision of weather information, traffic information, lifelines, and other data.

・ Supports 131 languages to ensure everyone receives the same information.

(*Disaster prevention app supports English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Nepali)

Images

Disaster Prevention Portal Top Page

Disaster Prevention App Top Page

List of acceptance status and congestion at relief centers

*This press release PDF can be downloaded here ↓

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