市政だより11月号2024年【Japanese】

【International Badminton Tournament "Kumamoto Masters Japan" Shisei Dayori　Nov. (1)】

International Badminton Tournament "Kumamoto Masters Japan" will be held at the Prefectural General Gymnasium for six days from November 12 (Tue.) to 17(Sun.)!

The international badminton tournament "Kumamoto Masters Japan" will be held at the Prefectural Gymnasium for six days from November 12 (Tue.) to 17(Sun.)! This tournament is an international tournament where the world's top athletes will gather.

There will be a total of five events: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles, with Kumamon serving as the official PR character to liven up the event. Please come to the venue to watch the matches and enjoy the local cuisine.

For more information on the tournament, please visit the following website.

International badminton tournament "Kumamoto Masters Japan" website

https://kumamotomasters-japan.com/

【How to Call 119 Correctly – Shisei Dayori Nov. (2)】

When calling 119, it is important to answer the operator's questions calmly.

(1) "Is this a fire or an emergency?

　Tell the operator whether it is a fire or an emergency.

2) "Where is the location?

　(2) "Where is the location?" "It is 0-0-0, 0-cho, 0-ku, Tokyo.

　 If you are outdoors and do not know the address, give the name of a target (name of a nearby building, bridge, intersection, bus stop, etc.).

3) "What is the situation?

　(what is burning, how long did it take to escape, etc.)

　There is a person injured in a traffic accident" (state of consciousness and breathing, status of injuries, etc.)

(4) Oral guidance

(4) Give oral instructions on the necessary initial response and first aid until the fire brigade arrives.

(5) Contact information of the caller, etc.

The caller's contact information may be returned for more detailed information.

*If you call the wrong number

Please tell the caller that you made a mistake. If the caller hangs up and the content cannot be confirmed, a fire truck or ambulance may be dispatched.

【November 29 is the day of Kumamoto City fire drill. Shisei Dayori Nov. (3)】

In order to raise fire prevention awareness and improve fire preparedness, November 29 of every year has been designated as “Kumamoto City Fire Drill Day”.

Fire drills and panel displays will be held as part of efforts to raise citizens' awareness of disaster prevention.

COCOSA Comprehensive Fire Drill

Date: Friday, November 29, from 9:00 a.m.

Place: COCOSA

Kumamoto City Fire Drill Day Panel Exhibition

Period: Monday, November 25 - Sunday, December 1

Place: Kumamoto City Wide-area Disaster Prevention Center

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【Beware of Norovirus Food Poisoning!　Shisei Dayori Nov. (4)]

Food poisoning and infectious gastroenteritis caused by norovirus will be prevalent from now through winter. Since norovirus is transmitted through the fingers and food through the mouth, it is important to prevent norovirus infection by washing hands properly and heating food sufficiently.