Establishment of a system to accept evacuees in condominiums designated as tsunami evacuation buildings by focusing on cooperation with local organizations

Abstract

This study considered the necessity of cooperation between the management associations of condominiums designated as tsunami evacuation buildings (TEBs) and the surrounding local organizations in establishing a system for accepting evacuees. Analysis of the questionnaire and interview surveys conducted by the corresponding condominium management associations revealed the following key findings: first, the establishment of cooperative relationships between TEBs and neighborhood evacuees could facilitate their understanding of how not to cause trouble for residents during evacuations. Second, condominium stakeholders’ participation in planning for tsunami evacuation raises the awareness of response for evacuees.