What is a voluntary disaster prevention organization?

What is a voluntary disaster prevention organization?

A voluntary disaster prevention organization is a group formed voluntarily by local people to engage in disaster prevention activities based on the idea that "we protect our own community ourselves."

The Necessity of Self-Defense Organizations

In past earthquakes such as the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake, many lives were saved through mutual assistance among residents immediately after the occurrence of the earthquake, highlighting the importance of self-help and mutual aid during disasters.

To mitigate damage from disasters, it is essential to enhance community disaster prevention capabilities based on the fundamental principles of "protecting one's own life" and "protecting our own community." This requires self-help and mutual assistance.

Activities of the Self-Defense Organization

Normal times

• Development of the District Disaster Prevention Plan
• Disaster Prevention Knowledge Dissemination and Awareness
• Identification of Dangerous Areas and Confirmation of Evacuation Routes
• Disaster Prevention Equipment Maintenance
• Implementation of Disaster Prevention Training

Disaster Time

• Fire Prevention and Initial Extinguishing
• Rescue and Relief Activities
• Evacuation Guidance and Safety Confirmation
• Collection and Transmission of Information
• School Lunch and Water Supply
• Establishment and Operation of Evacuation Centers

 

Note: You can also learn about the overview and activities of the voluntary disaster prevention organization through videos.

• [Official Inagi City] Disaster Prevention Awareness Video
  ↑You can watch the video from this link.
  
  

Guide to Community Disaster Prevention Organization Activities

For details on the activities of the voluntary disaster prevention organization, please see the guide below.

• Guide to Voluntary Disaster Prevention Organization Activities (PDF 6.0MB)

Formation and Change Procedures

When newly forming a voluntary disaster prevention organization or receiving supplies and equipment in connection with its formation, it is necessary to submit the following documents to the Disaster Prevention Division.

In addition, if you are receiving the provision or loan of disaster prevention equipment, please conduct inspections at least once a year and submit the disaster prevention equipment inspection form.

If there are any changes to the officers, organization, or regulations after formation, a notification of the changes is required. Please note that this must be submitted separately from the notification of the change of the Neighborhood Association President (Contact: General Affairs and Contracts Division).

For details, please refer to the "Guidelines for the Development of Inagi City Self-Defense Organizations".

• Guidelines for the Development of Inagi City Self-Defense Organizations

Disaster Prevention Training

If you are conducting disaster prevention training, please inform us of the planned content in advance and submit the disaster prevention training implementation plan.

• Disaster Prevention Training Implementation Plan