The Experiences which are Emphasized by Agricultural Engineering Engineers Dispatched to Disaster Area

Case Study of Officials in Kyoto and Hyogo Prefectures Dispatched to the East Japan Great Earthquake Disaster Area

Abstract

This research clarified what should be emphasized from actual dispatched staff experience when dispatching staff to the afflicted area by examining agricultural engineering engineers dispatched from Kyoto and Hyogo Prefectures to the afflicted areas of eastern Japan great earthquake disaster. We pointed out that it is important to understand the importance of mental attitudes at the time of dispatch, the necessity of an appropriate setting of the dispatch periods, and the importance and difficulty of succession of the dispatch experiences. We suggested preparations at normal time, that is, 1) confirmations in advance whether staffs can be dispatched to disaster area or not, 2) succession of the dispatch experiences, 3) roles organization between disaster area’s staffs and dispatched ones, and 4) personnel exchange among municipalities.