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[HDS10-P11] Current status of disaster management behaviors based on social survey - Recommendations for improving literacy for disaster resilience
Keywords:online questionnaire survey, disaster management behaviors, self-help, opinion poll
There are three main entities that implement disaster prevention: self-help, mutual assistance, and public assistance. Self-help refers to the efforts of individuals and families, mutual assistance refers to the efforts of neighborhood associations and local communities, and public assistance refers to the efforts of public entities such as governments. Among these, self-help is important in order to save lives and provide appropriate initial response immediately after a disaster occurs. Therefore, in order to clarify the current state of disaster preparedness, we conducted a questionnaire survey to clarify the current state of disaster preparedness through self-help.
This research used data from the social survey conducted in November 2023 by the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention and the International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University. The survey target area is divided into 7 areas in Japan (Hokkaido/Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu/Okinawa), and 300 samples from each area, totaling 2100 samples (valid sample n = 1599). The survey subjects ranged in age from 18 to 99 years old. Age was divided into six age groups, from 10s to 60s and older, so that the number of survey subjects was evenly distributed for each age group and gender.
We asked, “Is there anything you do to prepare for disasters in your home? Please select all that apply.'' In descending order of the answers, `”I have footlights and flashlights that can be used in the event of a power outage'' (38.4%), “I have food, drinking water, and daily necessities prepared'' (35.0%), and “I have a nearby "I have decided where to evacuate, such as a school or park," (31.2%), with more than 30% of respondents answering these three questions. Conversely, it was found that more than 60% of people living in Japan have not even decided on basic supplies or basic evacuation procedures. This result was lower than the response rate for each item in the latest public opinion poll, the "Public Opinion Survey on Disaster Prevention," conducted in September 2022. The survey can be considered to reflect the reality of disaster prevention in Japan more than the public opinion poll, which had a response rate of 59.7% using the mail method and about half of the respondents were in their 60s or older.
We also conducted a cross-tabulation based on whether the respondents had experienced a disaster, whether they understood the contents of hazard maps, and whether they felt a sense of urgency, such as a disaster occurring within the next 10 years. The results showed that “people who understand local hazards,'' such as those who understand the contents of hazard maps, are more prepared than others. In particular, “I actively participate in disaster prevention drills'' (4.5% overall, 12.6% with high hazard awareness) and “I am aware of the presence of elderly people and people in need of support in my neighborhood'' (4.5% overall, 12.6% with high hazard awareness). It was found that preparations that lead to mutual assistance in the local community are being made, such as 12.6% who are highly aware of the situation.
This research used data from the social survey conducted in November 2023 by the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention and the International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University. The survey target area is divided into 7 areas in Japan (Hokkaido/Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu/Okinawa), and 300 samples from each area, totaling 2100 samples (valid sample n = 1599). The survey subjects ranged in age from 18 to 99 years old. Age was divided into six age groups, from 10s to 60s and older, so that the number of survey subjects was evenly distributed for each age group and gender.
We asked, “Is there anything you do to prepare for disasters in your home? Please select all that apply.'' In descending order of the answers, `”I have footlights and flashlights that can be used in the event of a power outage'' (38.4%), “I have food, drinking water, and daily necessities prepared'' (35.0%), and “I have a nearby "I have decided where to evacuate, such as a school or park," (31.2%), with more than 30% of respondents answering these three questions. Conversely, it was found that more than 60% of people living in Japan have not even decided on basic supplies or basic evacuation procedures. This result was lower than the response rate for each item in the latest public opinion poll, the "Public Opinion Survey on Disaster Prevention," conducted in September 2022. The survey can be considered to reflect the reality of disaster prevention in Japan more than the public opinion poll, which had a response rate of 59.7% using the mail method and about half of the respondents were in their 60s or older.
We also conducted a cross-tabulation based on whether the respondents had experienced a disaster, whether they understood the contents of hazard maps, and whether they felt a sense of urgency, such as a disaster occurring within the next 10 years. The results showed that “people who understand local hazards,'' such as those who understand the contents of hazard maps, are more prepared than others. In particular, “I actively participate in disaster prevention drills'' (4.5% overall, 12.6% with high hazard awareness) and “I am aware of the presence of elderly people and people in need of support in my neighborhood'' (4.5% overall, 12.6% with high hazard awareness). It was found that preparations that lead to mutual assistance in the local community are being made, such as 12.6% who are highly aware of the situation.