Toyonaka City Waterworks Bureau Encourages Emergency Water Storage for Water Week

In conjunction with 'Water Week' (June 1–7), the Toyonaka City Waterworks Bureau will conduct an awareness campaign at the Hankyu Toyonaka Station Plaza on Monday, June 1.

On the day of the event, the bureau will distribute a new handbook introducing the importance of regular drinking water storage and home disaster preparedness. The handbook is written in 'Plain Japanese' to be easily understood by children and non-native residents.

Simultaneously, special book corners themed around the 'importance of water' will be set up at four local libraries and the Waterworks Bureau building. The bureau building will also feature a panel exhibition showcasing aid activities conducted during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Following the earthquake off the Sanriku coast in April this year, which prompted warnings about subsequent seismic activity, the importance of preparedness is being re-recognized across Japan.

Through these initiatives, the bureau hopes to provide an opportunity for citizens to think about the importance of water and home stockpiling.

(*) Water Week: Established by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (at the time) in 1959 to deepen public understanding of water utilities and ensure their future development. This 68th annual Water Week carries the slogan, 'Precious Water: Let's Protect It for the Future,' with public relations activities held nationwide.

Overview of Station Awareness Activity

Date and Time: Monday, June 1, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Hankyu Toyonaka Station Plaza

Distribution Items: Aluminum canned emergency water (advanced purified water), 'Jogesuido Bosai Gensai Sonae-Toku Handbook' (Plain Japanese version), etc. (Total of 1,200 sets)

Overview of 'Special Book Corners on Water'

### Four Local Libraries (Okamachi, Senri, Shonai, Nobata)

Date and Time: June 1 (Mon) – June 30 (Tue) (Okamachi until the 14th only)

Content: Introduction of books related to water, distribution of public relations magazine 'Mizutoki', etc.

### Toyonaka City Waterworks Bureau 1st Floor Lobby

Date and Time: June 1 (Mon) – June 30 (Tue) (excluding closed days)

Content: Introduction of books related to water (not for loan), distribution of public relations magazine 'Mizutoki', and panel exhibition on disaster preparedness.