The purpose of this paper is to analyze and evaluate the actual conditions of local government in charge of crisis management in Japan from the standpoint of organization theory. Firstly, a literature review of “risk” and “organization” is conducted. Secondly, by analyzing actual response records provided by Niigata prefecture, the disaster response activities of Niigata prefecture during the 2004 Mid-Niigata Earthquake are evaluated. Thirdly, by analyzing local plan for disaster prevention revised after the 2004 Mid-Niigata Earthquake and the 2004 Niigata heavy rain fall and responses of Niigata prefecture during the 2007 Off Mid-Niigata Earthquake, adaptation to environment and KAIZEN of local government officials of Niigata prefecture are evaluated.
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