The Collaborative Disaster Training Association (Organizer: Bousai Chabu-dai Kaigi, Supported by: Satte City) will hold a 'Disaster Prevention Lecture' on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Wealth Satte (Satte City, Saitama Prefecture) to learn about the advanced disaster prevention measures of Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture.

At this event, we will welcome Daisuke Takakuwa, head of the Disaster Prevention and Safety Division at Sakai Town Hall, as a lecturer to speak on specific case studies such as drone disaster response and flood evacuation towers.

Background and Objectives

In recent years, it has become an urgent task to enhance regional disaster prevention capabilities against intensifying natural disasters.

Sakai Town in Ibaraki Prefecture, aiming for 'zero casualties,' has introduced advanced and unique disaster prevention policies one after another, such as the construction of flood evacuation towers, the introduction of disaster trailer houses (mobile architecture), and the use of drones, which have been gathering attention.

This lecture aims to learn from these initiatives and for neighboring regions, governments, and residents to come together to improve regional disaster resilience.

Event Overview

Event Name: Disaster Prevention Lecture - Aiming for 'Zero Casualties': Sakai Town's Disaster Initiatives Date/Time: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 13:30 start (13:00 doors open) Venue: Wealth Satte (Training Room) Fee: Free (Pre-registration required) Registration Deadline: Friday, June 20

Main Content

Lecturer: Daisuke Takakuwa, Head of Disaster Prevention and Safety Division, Sakai Town Hall

Key Topics Covered (Sakai Town's Initiatives): 1. Construction of flood evacuation towers 2. Advanced regional evacuation systems 3. Town-wide evacuation drills 4. Disaster trailer houses (mobile architecture) 5. Reception of substitute donations for Furusato Nozei in times of disaster 6. Disaster response utilizing drones

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