Exploring Effective Methods of Individual Evacuation Planning and Community Assistance through Agent-Based Simulation

Abstract

In May 2021, Japan mandated that municipalities create individual evacuation plans for people needing assistance during disasters. Currently, the development of these individual evacuation plans is underway, but progress is slow. This study utilizes an agent-based model to simulate how community support and the availability of evacuation plans influence responses during disasters. The model considers various scenarios including support from designated supporters, neighbors, or no support at all, and also simulates situations where supporters are unavailable or affected by the disaster themselves. By comparing various unfeasible support scenarios, the model identifies optimal support strategies and demonstrates the impact of community involvement.