Emergency Shelters

In case of disasters, such as typhoons, heavy rains, earthquakes, etc., the community centers (called Kominkan) and Yamato Village Disaster Prevention Center serve as emergency shelters. 

See the link below to search nearby shelters:

http://www.vill.yamato.lg.jp.e.aea.hp.transer.com/hpkanri/shisetsu/index.html

When a Tsunami Alert is issued, immediately evacuate to higher ground.