The present situation and characteristics of earthquake disaster response cases in pohang earthquake disaster response system and establishment and operation of evacuation facilities

Abstract

An earthquake occurred in Pohang City, on Nov. 15, 2017. The Pohang earthquake was the first major disaster in South Korea, resulting in a devastating earthquake. Therefore, the situation of disaster response systems and evacuation was analyzed mainly by the three perspectives on disaster response systems, organizations and operations. Analyzing the response system for dealing with earthquakes and the establishment of evacuation shelters in Korea reveals that: ① in terms of institutional characteristics, this earthquake resulted in the recognition of the need for systematic earthquake disaster prevention policies and initiated the creation of institutional frameworks. ② in terms of disaster response characteristics, the administration prioritized and responded to the needs of the refugees in this earthquake. ③ in terms of local community response characteristics, a system of self-help, assistance and public assistance, which utilizes the resources of local communities and supports the autonomy of the community was observed.