A Study on the Issues in the System Design and Operation Process for the Use of the List of People in Need of Evacuation Assistance

Abstract

Under the Basic Act on Disaster Control Measures, mayors of municipalities are required to establish a list of the residents who need assistance for evacuation, but the list is not effectively used, and there are many cases of vulnerable residents affected by disasters. On the other hand, advanced municipalities have established their own ordinances to use the list effectively. In this study, we conducted a survey to clarify the design process of the system and operational issues for the use of the list by advanced municipalities. As a result, it was found that the advanced municipalities (1) solved the process problem by organizing cross-organizational teams, and (2) devised ways to obtain the consents of the persons in question and to provide the list to local groups.