Linking human behavior and participatory mapping in Shiso city, Hyogo prefecture

Abstract

This study shows the link between the community perception and evaucaiton actions for the typhoon disasters in Shiso city in Hyogo prefecture through questionnaire survey of the local communities.  This is done through deveopment of "bosai map" [disaster preparedness map] with participation of locla communities by undertaking disatser drills in both day time and night time.  The study provides useful suggestions for future perspectives of community based disaster preparedness in rural communities in Japan.