FORMULATE GUIDELINES FOR DISTRICT CONTINUITY PLANS AND SOCIAL TOLERANCE LIMITS FOR THE FUNCTION OF THE TROUBLE AREA FOR LARGE-SCALE DISASTERS

Abstract

 In the future, huge damages have been predicted caused by great earthquakes along the Nankai trough. Referring to the case of the Eastern Japan Great Earthquake, there is a risk of damage over a wide area, as well as individual organizations, the region become to be dysfunctional. Kagawa Prefecture is expected as a base for disaster prevention of the Shikoku region, it is necessary to develop a District Continuity Plan (DCP) as soon as possible.
 Business Continuity Plan (BCP) formulate measures to ensure availability of business services. BCP is assumed that organization stops functioning. BCP prioritize the important business to continue to function in the organization. Determining the business continuity strategy is a decision of the chief executive. In the development of the DCP, common criteria are required for various organizations.
 In this study, based on the DCP practices in Kagawa region, we discuss the DCP formulation guidelines and the challenges of DCP.