Analysis of the Sharing and Utilization of the List of People Requiring Disaster Evacuation Assistance in Local Governments

Abstract

According to Disaster Countermeasure Basic Act, it imposes an obligation on the local government to make a list of people requiring disaster evacuation assistance. To heighten cooperation during non-disaster period, residents’ association etc in the local community are required to provide information for the list beforehand. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the status of sharing and utilization of list information. Differences between local governments were evidenced in the actual sharing performance and the extent of utilization. To increase sharing with parties and bolster such activities, it is important to collaborate between welfare commissioners, community comprehensive care centers, etc.