Outline of on-site research in Urakawa

• 92% of victims were killed within 15 minutes:
  Earthquake in Kobe (1995)
  • Rescue team was unable to reach within 15 minutes
  • Survivors in the neighbor could dig out many buried people in time
• Victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2005 were killed even though they could have been able to evacuate if they understood the situation

Lessons for People in Urakawa

• Must live in a strong house
• Help neighbors to evacuate from Tsunami
• Prepare for the earthquake and Tsunami to follow with good preparedness of PWD, old persons, children, travelers, and those injured

• Develop ICT for
  • Understanding
  • Planning
  • Training

  in collaboration with PWD