Emergency Response

In Case of Emergency

  • Fire department / Ambulance: 119
  • Police: 110
  • OIST Help Line: 098-966-8989 [24hrs / 7days]

Emergency Phones

Emergency phones are installed in and around the OIST campus.
You can quickly call the police, fire department, and OIST Help-line in the event of disaster or emergency.

Emergency Phone Locations

*OIST emergency phone is outgoing only.

See the "OIST Emergency Phone" site for detailed information on the emergency phones.

Non-Emergency Medical Care during the Event

Earthquake, Tsunami, etc.

  • Tsunami: See here for evacuation areas, maps, etc. around OIST.
  •     Earthquake: See here for information on what to do in case of earthquake.

Emergency Evacuation Routes

  • OIST Conference Center (Auditorium and Meeting Rooms 1 - 4)
  • Main Campus - Seminar Rooms (Sydney Brenner Lecture Theater (Seminar Room B250), Seminar Rooms C209 and C210)
  • Seaside House (1F Seminar Room, 3F Chura Hall, other facilities)

Enjoying a Safe Stay in Okinawa

  •     Safety Guide for Visitors to Okinawa: Download your copy of the safety guide (PDF)
  •     Dangerous Marine Life: Pamphlet on dangerous marine life around Okinawa (PDF)
  •     Beware of Habu Snakes: Pamphlet on Okinawan Habu snake (PDF)