Disaster Message Service Dial
This is a convenient voice-mail system you can use to get in touch with residents of disaster-struck areas and confirm their current locations. It can be used even when there is difficulty getting telephone calls through to a disaster-struck area.
How to Use Disaster Message Service Dial 171
Dial 171 and follow the instructions to record or play a message. NTT determines when this service is available and such conditions as the maximum number of recorded messages, and the service will be announced via TV and radio.
<To Record a Message>
Dial 171
▼A recording will give instructions.
To record a message, press 1
▼A recording will give instructions.
03-****-****
<To Play a Message>
Dial 171
▼A recording will give instructions.
To play a message, press 2
▼A recording will give instructions.
03-****-****
Those calling from within the disaster-struck area as well as those calling from outside, should dial the telephone number of the person in the disaster-struck area, starting with the area code.
Note: For details on disaster message services, please ask your cell phone company.