The Crisis Response at the Other FUKUSHIMA

Abstract

In March 2011 we have seen the catastrophe that occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. However, Fukushima Dai-ni nuclear power plant which was about 10 kilometers to the south has survived in similar severe condition. We focus how Dai-ni has managed this crisis. We found 1) augmented sensemaking 2) consistent psychological safety 3) boundary spanning by media are the crucial points of Fukushima Dai-ni survival.