Preparation in Advance of Approaching Typhoon #14 (Friday, September 16)

Storm warnings (boufuu-keihou) or other emergency warnings (tokubetsu-keihou) may be issued for Osaka Prefecture on Monday, September 19 in advance of the approaching Typhoon #14.

We ask that you prepare for any potential severe weather and that you stay up to date with information regarding the approaching typhoon via TV and/or the internet. (Click here to view the website for the Japan Meterological Agency for typhoon information.)

To faculty, staff, and students

Pay attention to information regarding Typhoon #14 and prepare for it. If any damage occurs, please make a declaration in accordance with correspondence from the university.

Preventing damage/injuries from things which can fall from balconies, etc.

• Remove flower pots, tools, and other items from balconies.
• Make sure doors and windows are latched.

Preventing water damage

• Shut doors and windows to prevent wind and rain from entering inside the room/building.

Outdoor safety management

• In the case of outdoor research or extracurricular activities -- in the mountains, at the river or sea, keep up with the latest weather information and make a safe action plan.

Make sure drains and ditches are clean

• If a drain or ditch is blocked with things such as dead leaves, poor drainage may cause flooding. Please check to make sure drains and ditches are clean.
• Prepare for severe weather events using maintenance and management manuals.

To visitors

For information regarding cancellations or delays of events at Osaka University, please confirm directly with the organizer(s) of the event(s).