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【Safety for Parents and Children ！ Disaster Preparedness Seminar for Those Traveling to Japan with Infants and Toddlers】Event Information

◆Date and Time
Japan Time
2/27(火)14:00-15:00

US West Coast Time
2/26 (Mon)21:00-22:00


◆Recommended for the following people
＊ Those who live abroad and temporarily return to Japan with their children
＊ Those who live abroad and want to know about disaster prevention measures in Japan
＊ Those who live overseas or in Japan and want to know about disaster preparedness when traveling with children
＊ Those who want to know about disaster prevention goods they can prepare while traveling and evacuation in case of emergency
＊ Those who want to know about systems for disaster such as message services


＊ Knowledge to be gained by attending this course
＊ Increase your awareness of disaster preparedness when you return home with your child for the first time
＊ What to prepare with less luggage while traveling with your child
＊ Know what to do if a disaster strikes when traveling with infants
＊ Know how to communicate with others when lifelines are down

◆Course Content ＊ What to do if you are in danger from an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon ？
＊ Where to run ？ What is the role of shelters ？
＊ Where to get information ？ What to tell your family ？ （ How to use web171 ）
＊ What are the essential emergency supplies even if you have a small baggage ？
＊ Minimum preparedness for a situation where rolling stocks are not available （ Easy to carry, ）
＊ How to read hazard maps
＊ How to stop bleeding with paper napkins and diapers
＊ How to immobilize with a handkerchief
＊ Trivia about breastfeeding and liquid milk

◆Instructors
Akiko Kozutsumi
（ Disaster Prevention Specialist, Representative of Rikuzentakata Support Group, Director of General Incorporated Association Eve Tree ）
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, she supports reconstruction of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture.
Qualified as a disaster prevention specialist, she conveys basic knowledge of disaster prevention and daily preparedness to parents of infants and toddlers.

Saori Takahashi
（ Midwife ・ IBCLC, nurse, director of midwifery clinic SAKURA SALON, managing member of SF Bay Area pregnancy and postpartum chat circle "Wai Wai Kai" ）
San Francisco Bay Area She will return to Japan in 2023 from Japan.
She provides ongoing support to pregnant and postpartum mothers in Japan and abroad.
She also disseminates information on disaster prevention and infant CPR.

◆Participation Fee
3300 yen （ USD approx. $ 25 *Please note that the fee may change depending on the exchange rate ）
*Participation fee will be used to donate to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake relief and to partially thank the lecturer
◆Online event
A zoom link for the day will be sent to those who register.
All applicants will receive an archive at a later date.

◆What to prepare for the day
We will practice how to treat minor head injuries in children.
・ A large handkerchief or triangular bandage （ Only if you want to practice with us ）
・ A ball or doll about the size of a child's head
（ Of course you can go with your child ）.

◆Register
Please register via Peatix.
https://peatix.com/event/3833507/view

◆Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your registration, we will not refund the registration fee.

◆Disaster Policy ・ In case of event cancellation
In case of unavoidable circumstances such as disasters, we will notify you by e-mail by the day of the event.
Refunds in such cases will be notified as soon as possible.