Authority: US Forces Japan Instruction 15-4001, Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (Series)
CONDITION DEFINITION RESPONSE FOR YOKOTA AB
TCCOR 4 Winds of 50 knots (58 MPH) or greater are possible
within 72 hours
– Obtain emergency supplies
TCCOR 3 Winds of 50 knots (58 MPH) or greater are possible
within 48 hours
– Fill vehicle and grill gas tanks
– Ensure sufficient money and important documents
are easily accessible
TCCOR 2 Winds of 50 knots (58 MPH) or greater are anticipated
within 24 hours
– Secure outside items
– Determine windows without Mylar
TCCOR 1 Winds of 50 knots (58 MPH) or greater are anticipated
within 12 hours
– Move sensitive items away from windows or cover
them with plastic
– Tape windows without Mylar if winds forecast to
exceed 100 knots (115 MPH)
TCCOR 1
Caution Winds of 34 to 49 knots (39-58 MPH) are occurring
– All non-essential travel is suspended
– Non-essential personnel should remain indoors
TCCOR 1
Emergency Winds of 50 knots (58 MPH) or greater are occurring
– All personnel should stay indoors away from
windows
Recovery Winds of 50 knots (58 MPH) or greater are no longer – Stay indoors while damage assessment and
cleanup is accomplished
All Clear The threat of severe weather is over – Resume normal activities
Storm Watch
– Destructive winds have subsided
There is still a possibility of danger due to the proximity
of the storm
– Personnel should remain alert, monitor radio and
television, as rapid changes could occur
Tropical
Storm Tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39-73 MPH)
Typhoon Tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 64 knots or greater (-GTE 74 MPH)
Super
Typhoon Tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of > 129 knots (>149 MPH)
Sources of Information:
– AFN Radio Station Eagle 810 – AM 810 KHz
– AFN SASEBO 1575 Thunder Radio – AM 1575 KHz
– AFN TV Channel(s)
– Weather Channel(s)
– Weather Recordings
Fleet Activities Yokosuka ……….. 243-5155
NAF Atsugi ………………………….. 264-6311
Kadena AB ………………………….. 634-4081
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS – TYPHOONS
Typhoons can be dangerous killers. Learning the typhoon warning messages and planning ahead can reduce the chances of injury of
major property damage.
Typhoon season for Japan is June through September, however typhoons have been known to develop as early as May and as late as
December.
The joint U.S. Navy and Air Force Typhoon Warning center in Guam, provide tropical cyclone warnings to the U.S. military agencies in
Japan. Upon receipt of these warnings, the Commander, U.S. Forces Japan/5 AF will disseminate Tropical Cyclone Conditions of
Readiness or “CORS” to the Kanto Plan. CORS simply indicate how soon we can expect the forces of the storm to affect this area.
When a typhoon threatens Kanto Plain area, stay tuned to AFN and AFN Radio (Eagle 810) for local conditions and information.
During a Typhoon Watch;
1. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for typhoon progress reports.
2. Check emergency supplies.
3. Fuel car.
4. 5. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.
6. Remove outside antennas.
7. 8. 10. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
Store drinking water in jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.
9. Review evacuation plan.
Drive only if absolutely necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT TAPE WINDOWS
During a Typhoon Warning;
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Listen constantly to a battery-operated radio or television for official instruction
Store valuables and personal papers in waterproof container on the highest level of your home.
Do not use elevators in case of power outage.
Open front and back windows slightly to relieve pressure inside of home.
Close drapes and blinds to protect injury from broken glass.
Stay inside, away from windows, and glass doors.
Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries handy. Avoid open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a
source of lights.
If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power “surge” when electricity is restored.
Use telephone only for emergency calls.
When CORS are announced, individuals should SHELTER IN PLACE. The Wing Commander will announce via the Commanders
channel which Natural Disaster shelters have been opened. The Natural Disaster shelters are listed below. If you go to a shelter,
stay there until informed by local authorities that it is safe to leave.
EARTHQUAKE SAFETY RULES
When an earthquake strikes your area, the “solid” earth moves like the deck of a ship. What you do during and immediately after the
shaking makes life-and death differences for you, your family, and your neighbors. These rules will help you survive.
During the Shaking;
1. Do not panic. The motion is frightening, but unless it shakes something down on top of you, it is harmless; keep calm and
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ride it out.
If it catches you indoors, stay indoors. Take cover under a desk, table, bench, doorway, hall, or against inside walls. Try to
get in a room with the least window space.
Do not use candles, matches, or other open flames during or after the shaking. Put out fires quickly.
If the earthquake catches you outside, move away from buildings and utility wires. Once in the open, lie on the ground and
stay there until the shaking stops.
Do not run through or near buildings. The greatest danger from falling debris is just outside doorways and close to outer
walls.
If you are in a moving car, stop as quickly as safety permits and lie on the floor. A car is an excellent seismometer and
jiggles fearsomely on its springs during an earthquake; but it is a good place to stay until the shaking stops.
After the Shaking;
1. 2. Visually check your utilities, but don’t turn them on. Earth movement may have cracked water, gas, and electrical conduits.
If you smell gas, open windows and shut off the main valve. Leave the building and report gas leakage to authorities. Do not
reenter the house until a utility official says it is safe.
3. 4. 5. 6. 8. If water pipes are damaged, shut off the supply at the mail valve.
If electrical wiring is shorting out, shut off current at the main meter box.
Turn on your radio to get the latest emergency bulletins from AFN.
Stay off the telephone Ð except to report an emergency.
7. Do not go sightseeing.
Stay out of severely damaged buildings; aftershocks can cause them to fall.
RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
Review the checklist below.
Water
__
1 gal of bottled water per person per day for 3 days
min. (2qts for drinking, 2qts for each person in your
household for food preparation/sanitation) Children,
nursing mothers, ill people will need more. Don’t
forget your pets’ needs, too.
First Aid Kit
__
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.
Sterile gauzes & bandages
Scissors, Tweezers, & Thermometer
Antiseptic, etc.
__ Non-Prescription Drugs
(Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever, Anti-diarrhea
medication, antacid, laxative, disinfectants, etc.)
__ Items On your Person
Wallet
Purse
Keys
__ Food
Ready-to-eat canned meals, fruits, and vegetables,
sealed food that requires no cooking and no
refrigeration. Don’t forget your pets’ needs, too.
__ Tools and Supplies
Mess kits, or paper cups, plates & plastic utensils,
non-electric can opener, knife
Battery operated radio & extra batteries
Flashlight & extra batteries
Pliers, wrench, & hammer
Plastic storage containers
Aluminum foil
Paper & pencils
Needles & thread
Fire Extinguisher
Paper towels
BBQ Grill or Coleman Gas Stove
Propane, charcoal, or Coleman Propane
Ice Chest
Cash, (dollars & yen) change, and credit cards
__ Sanitation
Toilet paper, towels
Soap, liquid detergent
Personal hygiene items
Plastic garbage bags (small & large)
Disinfectant & bleach
Sponges and mops
__ Clothing and Bedding
A set of clean clothes per person (include thermal
underwear)
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Protective clothing, Rain gear
Blankets or sleeping bags
Sunglasses
Hat & gloves
__ Special Items
Remember family members with special
requirements, such as infants and elderly or
disabled persons.
__ For Baby
Powdered/canned formulas
Baby food in jars
Diapers
__ Entertainment
Games and books