Introducing 171 Status Communication: Study on the Communication of Safety Information for Parents Using the Disaster Emergency Message Dial and Disaster Message Board in Schools during Disasters

Abstract

In educational institutions like elementary and junior high schools, which accommodate many students, there is a need to ensure the safety of these students with a limited number of teachers during a major disaster. Amidst such busy circumstances, answering safety confirmation calls from parents can be a significant drain on staff resources. Moreover, there's a risk of endangering parents who may recklessly try to pick up their children if they can't get confirmation of their safety. Therefore, I examined and implemented a method called 171 Status Communication, using Disaster Emergency Message Dial (171) and Disaster Message Boards (web171) as a simple and broadcast-style means for teachers to communicate overall safety. The results indicated that 171 Status Communication is a useful method that enables more parents to access the status of the educational institution during the chaotic period following a disaster, while reducing the burden on teachers.