List of evacuation points for all of Iwate’s cities and towns

Here are links to every city, town, and village in Iwate and their list of evacuations points （hinan basho, in Japanese）. Unfortunately, currently this information is only available in Japanese. As a rule of thumb, evacuation points are usually found in elementary schools or public gathering halls （kominkan）, but they may also be found on higher ground and other outside spots. Feel free to consult with your neighbors if you are unclear.

When you first move in to Iwate, make it a priority to find out where the evacuation point is near your place of residence. This can be found by contacting your local city hall or municipal government.

Look for signs with this mark as it signifies an evacuation point.  Many signs have English translations on them as well, usually saying "evacuation point," "evacuation area" or "place of refuge." All this means is that you should gather at this point when a natural disaster occurs. This place is safe.

If you live or work near the coast, know the nearest high area where you can evacuate should a tsunami warning sound. Every municipality holds disaster preparedness drills at least once a year, and many on the coast practice getting to these high areas. Try to participate in these.

*Evacuate on foot

Try to evacuate on foot during a disaster. It’s best not to go by car, as you may encounter traffic on the way.

*The links below are in Japanese unless otherwise indicated. Please contact your local municipal office with any inquiries.