Emergency Warning Levels and What They Mean

In the event of an emergency or natural disaster (or when there is a high risk of an emergency/natural disaster), the City of Hiroshima will announce the appropriate evacuation orders depending on the level of risk. Based on what we learned during the July 2018 Heavy Rains Disaster, evacuation information from the City of Hiroshima, as well as weather and disaster information from the Japan Meteorological Agency, will be announced using a five-tiered Warning Level System. Below you will find information about what to do at each of the warning levels.

Evacuation Information and Evacuation Shelters at Each Warning Level

Hazard Information

You can find real-time information about hazards/dangers in your area using the City of Hiroshima Emergency Evacuation Guide app! For details, see here.

Inquiries regarding this page

Crisis Management Office, Disaster Prevention Division
1-6-34 Kokutaiji-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Tel: 082-504-2664 // Fax: 082-504-2802
Email: saigaiyobo@city.hiroshima.lg.jp