抄録
Background. Based on the response following a maximum intensity, 6-lower, earthquake (Japanese intensity scale) with the epicentre in Sugura Bay on the Japanese eastern seaboard, it was constituted that a different response is necessary for residents and tourists. Therefore, grasping a clear understanding of the existence of communities such as areas with second homes is crucial, and disaster response in such areas requires an approach different from that for disaster response in normal areas (non-tourist districts).
Objectives. To propose improvements in response to the anticipated earthquake, the so-called Tokai Earthquake, on the Japanese eastern seaboard based on verification of an administrative government′s response in terms of medical treatment, etc. in a tourist district (resort area) during the August 2009 earthquake.
Method. An interview survey was conducted with 1 staff member of the disaster management office of a major tourist district (resort area) in the Tokai district.
Results. Future issues included ‘confirming damage, providing instructions to day-trippers and ensuring evacuation in second home areas is difficult’ and ‘confirmation in areas where the presence of permanent residents is unknown, such as second home areas, is difficult’. Converse statements included, ‘communication with the prefecture was trouble-free, and the public wireless transmission system and hotline functioned’.
