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Due to the influence of heavy snow, in the metropolitan area the transportation was greatly disordered.
I think that there would also be people who find it difficult going home.
It may get cold and the road may get frozen,
especially to Tokyo which is not accustomed to snowing,
from the next day onwards, more attention is needed.
Here is the accumulated snowfall of the metropolitan area in the last 10 years.
Where there are also years like 2017 with no accumulated snow,
this time the snow in the Tokyo metropolitan area increased to 23 cm.
This caused vast disorder within the area the extent of which was close to that in 2014.
There are such data.
Two years ago when the accumulated snowfall was 6cm deep which was less than this time.
On the day of snowfall, under the administration of the Tokyo Fire Department
74 people needed ambulance transport.
However on the next day, there were 129 people who used the service which was more than the snowfall day.
In other words, compared with the snowfall day, there are increased number of people injured due to fall etc. on the next day when snowfall stopped.
Then, from tomorrow onwards,
what things should we be aware of.
First of all, in the occasion that you go outdoors.
Please choose non-slippery shoes with grooves at the bottom and avoid wearing high-heels etc.
Please shift your weight slightly in front, and walk in small steps with the entire sole of your feet.
During the commuting hours there are lots of occasions where people are in a rush, so it is dangerous to run.
It would be good to leave home slightly earlier than the usual schedule.
Please do use the handrails on stairs in case they are available.
Next would be the advice to people who drive.
Please change the tires to winter type tires and put on the chains.
To use the normal tires as they are is dangerous.
Because bridges and overhead roads are always exposed to wind,
it is an environment where the roads can easily get icy.
Please drive carefully.
When you drive on the roads with snow,
in order to avoid collision accidents due to slipping,
please keep a longer distance than usual from the vehicle in front of you.
In addition, please do not use bicycle unless necessary,
and it is important to refrain from going outdoors when it is unnecessary.
Source: News Zeroイチメン (http://www.ntv.co.jp/zero/ichimen/2018/01/post-356.html)
