Disaster Preparedness Session

Date: Monday, September 26, 2016
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Tokyo American Club
Speaker: Dai Ito (International Affairs, Administration Section, Tokyo Fire Department), Gregory Gardner (American Citizen Services Unit Chief, U.S. Embassy), Jason Hyland (Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy), Noelle Licari (Deputy Regional Security Officer, U.S. Embassy), Takayuki Saito (Director for Disaster Management and Coordination, Disaster Prevention Division, Bureau of General Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government), Tim Thornton
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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Overview:

Welcome back from vacation! September is National Preparedness Month in the United States and September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day in Japan. 

The ACCJ, the Tokyo American Club (TAC), and the U.S. Embassy Tokyo, will hold an information session with officials from the U.S. Embassy, including Deputy Chief of Mission Jason P. Hyland. The session will teach participants how to be prepared for potential disasters and explain the support that the U.S. Embassy can provide to American citizens during a disaster. Representatives from the Tokyo Fire Department and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will also be on hand to discuss municipal-level support. 

This free event is open to members and non-members, so if you won't be able to make it, we would welcome substitutes to attend in your place. We encourage your family members to attend, as well. Please register in advance. 

NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD. 

NOTE 2: If you are driving to Tokyo American Club, please inform the ACCJ of the make, model, color and plate of the vehicle, by the registration deadline, as arrangements must be made. A 1,100 yen parking fee will apply.