Osaka City > Osaka Municipal Fire Department >What you need to know when emergencies strike(Foreign nationals staying in Osaka When taking refuge)   When settling in your room. In order to avoid fire outbreak Should you discover a fire When taking refuge In case of earthquake Escape right away, leavings clothes or belongings behind. Never use the elevator. When fleeing from smoke, keep a low posture, put a towel on your mouth, and rush to an exit in the opposite direction of the flow of smoke.