Toshima Ward Launches Disaster Prevention Portal and App!
Toshima Ward launched a disaster prevention portal and app, centralizing information and enabling quick access.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 00:35
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
＜Representative Functions and Features＞
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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.
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Swift transmission of evacuation order areas, classifications, and emergency announcements.
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Real-time collection and provision of weather information, traffic information, lifelines, and other data.
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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 ↓
d165139-37-45b2de77f510fcd786788a0278dee04e.pdfFAQ
What are the main features of the Toshima Ward Disaster Prevention Portal and App?
It provides real-time information on shelters, evacuation orders, weather, traffic, and lifelines, and supports 131 languages.
Why did Toshima Ward introduce the disaster prevention portal and app?
The goal is to strengthen each resident's disaster preparedness and prevent confusion during disasters by centralizing and simplifying access to disaster information.
How is multilingual support utilized?
During normal times, it raises disaster awareness, and during disasters, it swiftly delivers emergency information in multiple languages to ensure the safety of all residents, including foreign residents.