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Comprehensive Earthquake Emergency Drill in Wakayama City

On November 5, 2023, at approximately 10:00 AM, Wakayama City will participate in a nationwide emergency drill utilizing the J-Alert system. This drill aims to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency communication strategies through the city's public safety wireless system, including outdoor speakers and the Wakayama City Disaster Information Email.

The drill's objectives are to ensure that citizens are adequately informed on how to respond during an earthquake and to reinforce the city’s preparedness in the face of natural disasters. The following is the scheduled content for the broadcast:

1. Announcement by the Disaster Management of Wakayama City: "This is Wakayama City's Disaster Management Office."
2. Training Notification: "We are now conducting a training broadcast. Training. Training. Training."
3. Emergency Earthquake Alert Sound: Followed by, "Emergency earthquake alert. A significant earthquake is occurring. A significant earthquake is occurring."
4. Repeat Notification: "This is a training broadcast."
5. Closure Notification: "This concludes our training broadcast."

The same information will be disseminated through the city's disaster information email service, ensuring that residents receive instructions in real time. To maximize the drill’s effectiveness, it is important to note that changes in weather or seismic activity may prompt the cancellation of the drill, and any such changes will be communicated swiftly through the city’s official website.

The J-Alert system is a crucial component of Japan's disaster preparedness and response framework, designed to deliver urgent information related to earthquakes, tsunamis, and other emergencies through satellite technology. During this drill, there will be no area mail or emergency alert messages sent out to cell phones, focusing instead on live broadcasts and emails to reach the community directly.

The government encourages everyone to participate actively in these drills and to refine personal and family emergency response plans accordingly. For any inquiries regarding the drill, residents can contact the Crisis Management Bureau, General Disaster Management Division at 073-435-1199.

By preparing in advance, the city aims to minimize the impact of disasters on its residents and to foster a culture of safety and preparedness throughout the community. We urge all citizens to be aware of this drill and to engage with the information shared via the city's platforms, helping to strengthen our collective readiness for when emergencies arise.