This is a coordinated project supported by many of the organizations in Japantown, originally led by the late SJPD Lieutenant Rich Saito and retired SJFD Captain Jim McClure, and a committee which includes neighbors, businesses, and non-profit organizations in Japantown.

To help residents, businesses and organizations in Japantown get prepared for, respond to and survive an emergency or disaster situation.

Educate the general population to be prepared to exist alone for 72 hours minimum. Coordinate services and sites.
Get outfitted with basic emergency supplies at home, at work and in your car.
Know how to turn off gas lines and water mains where you are.
Make sure you have a contact plan for your family in place.
If there is an emergency such as an earthquake and you and those around you are safe, please go to Roy's Station as a check-in point.
You can also go to Roy's to find additional aid.
Always a good idea to have CPR/First Aid training up to date

First Aid/CPR trainings to be offered in Japantown twice annually.
Training certified two classes of 30 students in CPR/First Aid and some in Infant First Aid
Participation in October's CA Shake Out (earthquake drill)
Continued communication with the City of San Jose Emergency Services, Collaborating Agencies Disaster Relief Effort (CADRE), Red Cross
Helpful links: PG&E, Family Emergency Planning Guide (Association of Bay Area Governments-ABAG)

Prepare and maintain an emergency kit with enough supplies to be self-sufficient for at least three days and preferably up to one week.

The kit should include:

Japantown Prepared!