2020 Volume 40 Pages 290-297
Purpose: We aimed to identify those populations vulnerable to disasters (PVD) in Uchinada town in K-DiPS app demonstration experiments and to clarify the risk of disasters using geographic information systems (GIS).
Methods: Care managers conducted interviews with PVD using the K-DiPS app. We determined the disease status of PVD and calculated the number of generators and fuel needed to run necessary medical devices for 72 hours. We used GIS to identify PVD and risks of tsunami, flood, and landslide damage.
Result: Two people needed medical equipment, each requiring one generator, 88 cassette cylinders, and one liter of oil. The ID28 shelter is in an area at risk of landslide damage. PVD in Area A were assumed to be unable to reach the shelter within 5 minutes.
Conclusion: Careful consideration should be given to using ID28 shelters during heavy rains and earthquakes. PVD living in Area A must be evacuated early during heavy rainfall events.
