United States Consulate General
Naha, Okinawa, Japan

CHURCHES

EMERGENCIES

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHURCHES

Agape Fellowship Revival Center 892-5022 (Ginowan) All Souls' Episcopal Church 936-7261 (Chatan) Bethel Mission Church 898-7033 (Ginowan) Bibleway Evangelistic Temple Church of Christ 622-6554, 090-1949-4714 (Ginowan) Central Baptist Church 877-2300, 898-2423 (Urasoe) Chibana Church of Christ 938-0764 (Okinawa City) The Church of God 633-2613 (Kadena AB) Church of God Christian Servicemen's Center Door of Faith Church 932-0642 (Okinawa City) Church of God Christian Servicemen's Center Faith Ministries 932-9072 (Kitanakagusuku) First United Pentecostal Church 933-3441, 933-3373 (Kitanakagusuku) Foundations Baptist Church 938-3493 (Okinawa City) Gospel Lighthouse Church 935-4930, 633-1106 (Kitanakagusuku) Gospel of the Cross 956-5536 (Yomitan) Greater Friendly Church of God in Christ 633-9620 (Ginowan) Hansen Christian Center 968-3957 (Kin) Hare Krishna Preaching Center 090-2963-0997 (Naha) Hope Chapel 935-4452, 935-4961 (Kitanakagusuku) Jehovah's Witnesses 930-0992 (Kitanakagusuku) Kadena Christian Center 937-5001 (Okinawa City) Kadena Community Church 956-3697, fax 956-8873 (Yomitan) Keystone Church of the Nazarene 936-1642 (Chatan) Koza Baptist Church 937-5036, fax 938-2527 (Okinawa City) Maranatha Baptist Church 897-5235, 938-4579, 939-0653 (Ginowan, Okinawa City) Maranatha Too Baptist Church 965-4676 (Ishikawa) Mt.Olive Ministry of Faith 897-0045, 645-8616 (Ginowan) Neighborhood Assembly of God Church 932-8005, 935-3881 (Kitanakagusuku) New Covenant Church of God in Christ 633-7275, 633-4174 (Kin) Okinawa Lutheran Church 933-5535, 933-3488 (Kitanakagusuku) Seventh-day Adventist Church 935-2364, 035-2004 (Kitanakagusuku) United Missionary Baptist Church 898-3193, 637-5043 (Ginowan) World Mission Church 895-6612, fax 895-6613 (Nakagusuku) World of God Christian Center 934-0322 (Okinawa City) Zion Christian Fellowship 926-0487, fax 936-9986 (Chatan)

EMERGENCIES

Emergency operators in Okinawa speak no English. Telephone for OPG (Okinawa Prefectural Government) ambulance/rescue service is 119. Civilian telephone numbers on Okinawa dialed from outside Japan are 81-98-xxx-xxxx. Calls to military telephones on Okinawa from outside Japan can be made by: - autovan -international direct dial: 81-6117-xx-xxxx (military # minus the initial "6") or through the following base operators: (81-98) 938-1111 for 623/633/643-xxxx (81-98) 892-5111 for 636/637/641/642/643/644/645-xxxx (81-98) 972-6700 for 622/623/625/628-xxxx Regional Medical Officer AmEmbassy Manila, 632-831-0633 Regional Psychiatrist AmEmbassy Hong Kong, 662-254-1164 DOD evacuation point for East Asia is USN Hospital, Camp Lester, Okinawa, located about 10 miles north of the Consulate General, telephone 81-98-893-7911. The message address is: NAVHOSP OKINAWA JAPAN

FIRES

If the fire is off base, dial 119 for OPG. If the fire is on base, dial 911. (First dial 938-1111 if calling from off base.)

MORTICIANS

USAF Office of Mortuary Services, Camp Kinser 637-2515/1767

POLICE

The OPG police emergency telephone number is 110. Ginowan City Police (Chief) 898-0110 x200 Ginowan City Police (guard section leader) 898-0110 x 260 Naha Detention Center 832-4593 Okinawa Prefectural Police HQ 862-0110 Urasoe City Police (Chief) 875-0110 x 200 Urasoe City Police (guard section leader) 875-0110 x260 or 879-0525 U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations 634-3171 U.S. Air Force Security Police 634-2475 U.S. Army Criminal Investigations (CID) 644-4485/4985 (Provost Marshall 644-4715) USMC Camp Foster (MP 645-7441) U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service 645-0213, 645-0506 (Admin.)

TYPHOON WATCH

Kadena Weather: dial 938-1111 then 634-4081, DSN 634-4081 Typhoons are an annual problem in Okinawa. The season normally runs from July through November. Turn to local military radio stations at 648 AM or 89.1 FM for weather advisories, or call (938-1111) 634-4081 for 24 hour weather information. Typhoons usually cause little disruption to public utilities and few casualties. U.S. fatalities due to typhoons on Okinawa are very rare, and usually occur as a result of highly inadvisable activity on the part of the victim, such as swimming or surfing during typhoon conditions. GOJ and DOD weather services provide early, effective warning of the approach of typhoons. Local buildings and utilities are robustly designed with strong typhoons in mind. Typhoons usually have little serious after effect. USFJ commands restrict base activities 8 hours before the arrival of a typhoon resulting in inconvenience to base residents but enhanced safety.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CRIME:

As in most of Japan, crime, especially violent crime, is not a serious problem in Okinawa. Normal travel precautions apply, and prudence is advised when frequenting some establishments near Kadena AB and Camp Foster.

DROWNING:

Water sports are popular in Okinawa, but care should be taken when swimming or diving. Lifeguards are not present at all times nor at every beach. Scuba enthusiasts should especially be aware of strong underwater currents and sharp coral reefs surrounding the islands. Call 119 (off base) or 911 (on base) if you need emergency help.

EARTHQUAKES:

While some small tremors have struck the islands in recent years, Okinawa is not considered a high threat area like mainland Japan.

FOOD:

Sanitary conditions in Japan are excellent. Water and milk are considered safe to drink any place, and fruits and vegetables may be eaten safely even if uncooked. Raw meat and fish are frequently served and may be safely eaten in all first-class restaurants.

HABU:

The Habu is an indigenous, venomous snake on Okinawa. Every year approximately 250 people are bitten by habus, usually agricultural workers, but no serious problems resulting from visitors bitten by snakes have been reported to the American Consulate in recent memory. Call 119 (off base) or 911 (on base) immediately if you or anyone else is bitten.

INSECTS:

Mosquitoes are common during Okinawa's hot and humid summer. Some spiders are potentially dangerous, but no serious problems resulting from American visitors bitten by insects have been reported to the American Consulate.

TRAFFIC:

With public transportation much less convenient than in mainland Japan, the street and highway system on Okinawa is overburdened, and more accidents occur the busier it gets. While still considerably lower than in the United States, local incidents of driving under the influence occur at a higher rate than on the mainland, adding to automobile safety concerns. Even with the short distances involved in local commutes, long, poorly coordinated traffic lights and malingering by local drivers, Japanese and American, can make driving in Okinawa a time consuming and frustrating experience. Many Japanese school children, some as young as 3 years old, walk to and from school unaccompanied by adults, so special care should be taken when driving. Be prepared for any unexpected action by pedestrians and cyclists, as Japanese law places the burden of responsibility on the driver.

WEATHER:

Turn to local military radio stations at 648 AM or 89.1 FM for weather advisories, or call (938-1111) 634-4081 for 24 hour weather information.