With the Disaster Message Board Trial Service, You can Practice Posting and Checking Messages.

Periods when service is available

The Disaster Message Board Trial Service will be available from 12 midnight on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012.

  • The 1st and 15th of every month (0:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.)
  • Three days at New Years (from noon on January 1 to 11:00 p.m., January 3)
  • During Disaster Prevention Week
  • During Disaster Prevention and Volunteer Week

noticeThe trial version may not be available when a real disaster occurs.

Areas from which status information may be posted

i-mode/sp-mode areas available nationwidenotice1 notice2
i-mode/sp-mode areas available overseas and in Japannotice3

  • notice1 Messages can be posted from i-mode/sp-mode.
  • notice2 Posting via a wireless LAN is not possible.
  • notice3 Posted messages can also be checked using non-DOCOMO mobile phones, PHS phones, PCs, and other devices.

Check messages from a non-DOCOMO mobile phone, PHS phone, PC, or other device

noticeNon-DOCOMO mobile phone and PHS phone users can also check posted status information.

i-mode/sp-mode

Usage charges

No monthly charge
No packet communications chargesnotice4

notice4 Packet communications charges will apply to the following cases:

  • When accessing disaster message boards provided by carriers other than DOCOMO
  • When accessing through international roaming service
  • When receiving Disaster Message Board Notification Mail
  • When receiving Disaster Message Board Request Mail (sp-mode users)
  • When accessing theDisaster/crime prevention and medical service (Disaster/crime prevention and medical service) menu (i-mode users)
  • When accessing dmenu/DOCOMO website (smartphone users)

i-mode

  • Japanese version

iMenu (Japanese version), Notice, Disaster Message Board, Trial service information, To Trial service

  • English version

iMenu (Japanese version), Notice, Disaster Message Board, Trial service information, To Trial service (English version)

  • For customers using the Kids' iMenu

Kids' iMenu, For parent or legal guardian, Notices from DOCOMO, Disaster Message Board, Trial service information, To Trial service

  • noticeDiffers from the access method to be used when an actual disaster occurs.
  • noticeService cannot be accessed through the English iMenu.

sp-mode

Select Disaster Message Board (Disaster Message Board) from dmenu -> Service list (Service List) or the DOCOMO website.

  • noticePacket communications charges apply to access dmenu and the DOCOMO website.
  • noticeIf you are using BlackBerry® BoldTM (requires upgrading to software version 5.0.0), BlackBerry® CurveTM 9300, BlackBerry® BoldTM 9700, or BlackBerry® BoldTM 9780, select Menu key from the home screen -> Downloads -> docomo service portal -> Disaster Message Board (Disaster Message Board).
  • noticeThe English version can be accessed from the "English" link on the Japanese Disaster Message Board Service.

Sending the URL of the Disaster Message Board Service to a Mail Address

You can send the URL of the Disaster Message Board Service to a mail address.

Page will open in a new window.Send URL to a mobile phone (clicking on this link will open your e-mail software).

noticeIf you do not have a default e-mail software, or if clicking on the link does not open your e-mail software, or if you are using a voice browser or similar, please send the above address to your own mobile phone.

Notes on Use

  • Charges apply for receiving mail.
  • If mail suspension is activated, the message will not be delivered.
  • If you are using the Receive Mail from Selected Domains function, you will need to add the domain name of the address from which you receive the mail.
  • Please note that messages can sometimes be delayed.
  • Please do not use this service to send unsolicited (spam) mail.

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