Efforts to Database and Share Information on Potential Temporary Storage Sites for Disaster Waste

Abstract

The rapid establishment of temporary storage sites for disaster waste during the initial phase of a disaster is crucial for preserving the living environment in affected areas. However, due to the lack of organized candidate sites, there are cases where setup takes time. In this study, we constructed a management database system for potential temporary storage sites and examined methods for sharing this information. We registered the results of field surveys conducted in Toyama prefecture into the prototype database and attempted to share the data using GIS and Google My Maps. Municipal staff provided positive feedback on its usefulness. The field surveys revealed issues such as discrepancies in usable area, obstacles to use, and impacts on the surrounding environment, confirming the effectiveness of preliminary surveys and information organization. Moving forward, we aim to add features for integrating hazard maps and estimated disaster waste generation results, and to expand this system to other municipalities.