BASIC ANALYSIS OF THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF SUPPLIES FOR INFANTS IN SHELTERS DURING EARTHQUAKE DISASTER

Abstract

During the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Kumamoto Earthquake, valunable people such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities, were affected. In addition, many people struggles in shelters because relief supplies were delayed. The purpose of this study is to estimate the number of infants evacuated to shelters and the amount of food, diapers, and other necessary goods. Through the analysis in this study, we estimated the number of infants evacuated from each shelters based on the census and administrative data maintained by local governments. In addition, the quantity and quality of supplies for infants needed at each shelter were clarified.