Medical care system in the event of the Nankai megathrust earthquake ; Disaster network within and outside the prefecture

Abstract

　In case of major disaster occurs, medical teams from all over the country will come to the affected areas to provide various types of support.　Until then, it is important for the affected people to cooperate with each other.　To do this, it is important to prepare in advance. 　　At evacuation shelters, people will live together.　And life in a different environment than usual will continue for a while.　Try to live your life as usual even at the evacuation shelter.　If the toilets are dirty, people will refrain from drinking water, which can lead to dehydration and various illnesses.　Be sure to drink water frequently. 　　Also, avoid sleeping on the floor in evacuation shelters such as gymnasiums.　Sleeping on the floor increases the risk of infection, and it is difficult for elderly people to get up, so their activity level decreases.　If cardboard beds are provided at evacuation shelters, elderly people should use them. 　　Families should discuss how to act in the event of a disaster and where to meet.　Patients with chronic illnesses should check the medications they usually take.