2019 Volume 75 Issue 3 Pages 181-190
An emergency repair system for partially destroyed houses is effective for closing evacuation centers proactively and reducing the demand for temporary housing and public housing following a disaster. However, there are many problems associated with the system in past disaster. In this study, usage of the emergency repair system and issues pertaining to use the system in Mashiki following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake were investigated. We examined the actual condition of their repair method choice and usage of the emergency repair system using a mail-based survey data conducted by Mashiki’s local government in July 2017. We also conducted an interview survey from November to December 2017 of 20 households whose houses were partially damaged by the earthquake and had lived in temporary housing. Using interview data, we demonstrate their decision-making process after the disaster as well as their attitude in requesting the support system.