Digitalization of information transmission in the event of a disaster (Regional Communication No.71)

　 Circulation boards and bulletin boards are the main means of communicating information in Neighborhood Associations, but in emergencies that are not normal.
A sense of speed is required, and efforts with ingenuity and wisdom are required.
　Oguchi Nakamachi Ikeshita-cho is an app that incorporates functions such as safety confirmation and circular notices in the event of a disaster.
Operation began in April 2020. In the event of a disaster, information can be transmitted in real time, and the neighborhood can be moved.
I hope that we will be able to help each other smoothly.
　We asked executives of Neighborhood Associations about their digital efforts to disseminate information in the town during an emergency.

　 The Ikeshita district of Oguchi Nakamachi is an area with many hills due to the development of Hinadan-like residential land. A walking path
It is narrow, has a steep slope, a height difference of 30 meters, and a condominium is equivalent to a 10-story building.
I'll do it. Neighborhood Associations was worried about community support in the event of a disaster in this area.
Ishiwata formed a disaster support team six years ago that led to disaster prevention and reduce disaster damage.
The group consists of people who can help (advocate required) and people who can help (support team members).
I'm trying to prepare for something wrong.
　However, in the event of an emergency, it takes too much time to communicate with paper and telephone calls, which are conventional means of communication.
I felt it was necessary to think about ways to solve this problem.

　In order to disseminate information digitally, I first tried familiar e-mails and lines.
Each of them had its advantages and disadvantages to use in an emergency.
　 Mr. Iwanami, former chairman of the Safety and Support Subcommittee (former Disaster Prevention Department), and was in charge of ICT, repeatedly examined and examined.
We introduced a smartphone app called Yui Net. The feature is that in normal times Neighborhood Associations
In addition to the schedule, you can access the websites of the city or ward, and in the event of an emergency, it becomes "disaster mode".
You will be able to make an emergency contact in real time.

　Digital use will not proceed without the understanding of the residents. Currently, digital information dissemination (Yui Net)
Approximately one-third of the households of Ikeshita Town Association are registered. "In this area where there are many narrow roads in hilly areas
It is difficult to enter the vehicle, and in the event of a disaster, it is necessary to respond through human intervention. Through digital information dissemination
You should know the priority of support and reduce the personal burden of support. In addition, disaster
I would like to raise the awareness of residents and increase the number of registrants, "says Ishiwata.
　Although no major disasters have occurred enough to actually use the "disaster mode", the February 2021 earthquake occurred.
At the time of seismic intensity 4 in eastern Kanagawa Prefecture, we used a tool called "Emergency Post" in the app to communicate with safety confirmation.
We contacted each other about the support team's response to survivors. Even though it was a nighttime call
About 80% of registered households have confirmed "emergency posts", enabling quick information transmission and response.
With this, I feel the response of digital utilization.
　Digital use in emergencies just starting to use is likely to help save lives in the event of a disaster.