Drawing on the lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Takaoka (高岡), special commentator, provides an in-depth explanation ahead of Disaster Prevention Day of how Japan’s disaster response has evolved. The program is a 15-minute broadcast dated 1 September, and the video will be available until 17:59 on 3 September.
Against the backdrop of Disaster Prevention Day on 1 September, the program examines the current state of disaster response in Japan and how related initiatives have changed, starting with the lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. It explains how Emergency Firefighting Teams, large support vehicles and the latest firefighting vehicles have been deployed at disaster sites.
The commentary uses specific examples to show how Japan’s overall disaster-response capabilities have been developed, including the expansion of personnel and equipment such as rescue dogs regarded as the world’s best, the role of companies in supporting shelter operations, and the impact of public-private partnerships. Takaoka (高岡), special commentator, organizes the key points.