Analysis of Regional Response and Development of Disaster Prevention Teaching Materials for “Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information”

Abstract

Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information is a bulletin issued when the likelihood of a Nankai Trough earthquake is assessed to be relatively higher than normal, and it is expected to contribute to the mitigation of tsunami and earthquake damage. However, there has not been sufficient discussion on the social response to Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information. Therefore, this study examined the social response to Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information in Hamamachi Ward of Kuroshio, Kochi Prefecture, where response to Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information is discussed in the local disaster prevention plan using action research methodology. In addition, issues that were discussed in a workshop for local residents were compiled to create disaster prevention teaching materials. The materials were then used in disaster prevention education at a local junior high school. Through these activities, it became clear that it is important to consider evacuation measures for people who require assistance during disasters when Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information is issued, and that it is necessary to consider the continuity of daily life and disaster response in parallel.