Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2023

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[J] Oral

H (Human Geosciences ) » H-DS Disaster geosciences

[H-DS07] Literacy for Disaster Risk Reduction

Mon. May 22, 2023 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 201B (International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe)

convener:Makoto Takahashi(Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University), Reo KIMURA(University of Hyogo), Chairperson:Makoto Takahashi(Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University), Reo KIMURA(University of Hyogo), Munenari Inoguchi(University of Toyama)


12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

[HDS07-11] Survey on Disaster Preparedness in Small and Medium Enterprises
From the Questionnaire in Amagasaki City

*Masahiro SAWADA1 (1.University of Hyogo)

Keywords:disaster, Business Continuity, Awareness of Disaster Prevention

Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are clustered and conducting business in the coastal areas.

These companies are likely to face many difficulties in the event of a disaster. Not only will their factories be damaged, but also their employees will suffer, making it difficult for them to continue their operations.

Although the formulation of a business continuity plan is recommended as a disaster countermeasure, the formulation of the plan has not progressed.

If a company is unable to continue its operations, its supply chain will be affected, and employees will have to worry about their livelihoods.

On the other hand, some companies are taking measures such as decentralizing their factories and encouraging employees to work from home.

Therefore, this study will survey small and medium-sized enterprises in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, to ascertain their disaster countermeasures and concerns, and to understand their actual situation.

The objective is to understand the actual status of disaster literacy among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to provide a perspective on future countermeasures.