Ordinance on Promotion of self support and community support in the Event of a Yokohama City Disaster

The Ordinance on Promotion of self support and community support in the Event of a Disaster in Yokohama City was enacted in 2013 with the aim of promoting voluntary disaster prevention activities among citizens and businesses and contributing to the realization of the reduce disaster damage Society.
In recent years, natural disasters have become more severe due to the effects of climate change, and damage has occurred frequently in various places. The ordinance has been revised to further promote the efforts of self support and community support, without weathering the lessons learned from Great East Japan Earthquake and adapting to the changing times.

● Definition of "town disaster prevention organization"
　Condominium Residential Association is clearly specified because disaster prevention activities are being carried out by condominiums.
● Enhance measures assuming wind and flood damage
　It clearly states that not only "preparation for earthquakes", but also "preparation for storms and floods", such as the creation of "My Timeline", will be necessary to ensure safety.
● Strengthening voluntary evacuation
　It is clear that if you decide that you should evacuate yourself, even before the evacuation warning is issued, you will be evacuated promptly and voluntarily.
● Enhancement of measures by business operators
　Examples of creating plans for continuing business activities, etc.
● Matters to be considered in evacuation shelter
　Respect human rights in refugee and take measures against infectious diseases.

Partial amendments to the Ordinance on Promotion of self support and community support in the Event of a Disaster in Yokohama City are clearly described.