Typhoon preparedness in Kazusa

For residents of Kisarazu, Sodegaura, Kimitsu and Futtsu. Prepare for flying debris, power cuts and flooding, and learn what to record after damage occurs.

Wind and rain are separate preparedness topics, not mutually exclusive types of typhoon. Both can cause damage in the same storm. Check current warnings and evacuation information and act before conditions become dangerous.

Strong winds and flying debris

Finish outdoor preparations before wind and rain intensify. Do not repair roofs or retrieve blown-away belongings during strong winds.

Bring loose pots and drying racks indoors. Close and lock windows and shutters.
Roof tiles and branches may become flying debris. Close curtains and stay away from windows.
Charge phones and prepare torches, batteries, a radio, drinking water and emergency food for power cuts.
Avoid unnecessary trips as the typhoon approaches. Do not visit shores or bridges to watch the storm.

Heavy rain and flooding

Check hazard maps for your home and evacuation route. Rivers, low ground and slopes present different local risks.

Clear accessible drains only while conditions are safe, before the storm. Do not inspect rivers or drains once water rises.
Agree on family contacts, an evacuation destination and essential belongings. Evacuation takes priority over tidying up or photography.
Do not enter flooded roads. Water may hide drainage channels and road edges.
The storm passing does not guarantee safety. Check continuing warnings, evacuation information and road restrictions.

The 2019 Boso Peninsula Typhoon

Typhoon No. 15 brought violent winds and very heavy rain to Chiba on September 8–9, 2019. The prefecture records building damage, railway suspensions, widespread power outages and flooding, with photographs of collapsed poles in Ichihara and Futtsu. Preparedness here must cover flying debris and power cuts as well as rain.

This is a historical account of 2019, not current damage or traffic information. Photographs are available on the prefecture's official record page.

Chiba Prefecture's 2019 damage record and photographs

Recording damage and recovery

Photographs taken before cleaning or repairs can document damage. Take them only from a safe location. Never enter railway tracks or restricted areas, or travel to flooded locations for photographs.

Record when and where each photo was taken and who took it. Capture both the overall building and specific damage, and keep original files.
Distinguish the incident date, the date a restriction or suspension was announced and the reopening date. Never present old photographs as current conditions.
Obtain the photographer's permission before publication and protect faces, nameplates and vehicle registration numbers. Generated images are not evidence of real damage.