At the evacuation center, we were given crackers as emergency ration but because we had no drinking water, I could not eat them as they were so dry. I think emergency food has to be something you can swallow and eat easily without water.
(Female,Higashinada Ward)

We used to buy canned drinks, canned food and bread in bulk we had enough food and drink for our family of five for two or three days. We were able to reach our food store even if the house had tilted over.
(Female,Takarazuka City)

We had a large stock of mineral water for our children to drink so we had no problem even when water supply was cut off.
(Male,aged 33,Amagasaki City)

We have a stock of emergency food such as preserved foods, cans and noodle. I also cook emergency food and store it in the fridge in small separate quantities so long as it remains fairly fresh. Also, if you have flashlights, candles, portable cookers and things, I think you can basically cope.
(Female,aged 67 ,Higashinada Ward)

Fire Deperment Advice
In terms of drinking water and emergency provisions, it will be useful if you cold ordinarily stock up an extra one-month supply of mineral water, canned food, pouch-packed food, etc. and if you constantly replenish your stock as you use up the earlier purchases, then you will have emergency provisions ready for disaster situations.
We have also set up a registration system of wells so that we may ask your cooperation in obtaining drinking water during emergencies.