Abstract
To enhance preparedness for sudden disasters, it is important for local governments to
conduct exercises during non-emergency periods to promptly establish and effectively operate
disaster management headquarters. However, many municipalities face challenges in conducting
such exercises due to limited expertise and manpower for planning and implementation. This
paper presents a case study of Tamba City in Hyogo Prefecture, which conducted a floodresponse
exercise at its disaster management headquarters in 2020 through a collaborative effort
between a university and the municipality. This paper analyzes the process, system, scenario
development, exercise rules, and evaluation methods employed in this case. This analysis can
serve as valuable reference material for other municipalities planning similar disaster management
headquarters exercises.
