The 14th Collaborative Disaster Drill in Sugito, "Strengthening the Community with the Power of Connection. Saitama Version FEMA Linked Disaster Scenario Drill" (Adopted Project for Disaster Victim Support Systems and Practical Training Realized by Connecting Teams by The Nippon Foundation FY2026 / Saitama Prefecture Disaster Volunteer Organization Network "Sainokuni Kaigi" FY2026 3rd Regular Meeting (Central Training)), organized by the General Incorporated Association Collaborative Disaster Drill (Headquarters: Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director: Ryosuke Toyoshima), which started in 2014 as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Project for Promoting Wide-Area Inter-Regional Mutual Aid" and has been held annually with the motto "Leveraging the experiences and lessons learned from past earthquakes for the next large-scale disaster," will be held on February 5-6, 2027, under the slogan "Connecting is Preparing."

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14th Collaborative Disaster Drill in Sugito "Strengthening the Community with the Power of Connection. Saitama Version FEMA Linked Disaster Scenario Drill" (Adopted Project for Disaster Victim Support Systems and Practical Training Realized by Connecting Teams by The Nippon Foundation FY2026 / Saitama Prefecture Disaster Volunteer Organization Network "Sainokuni Kaigi" FY2026 3rd Regular Meeting (Central Training)) Date and Time

- February 5, 2027 (Fri) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

- February 6, 2027 (Sat) 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Location

1. Sainokuni Ikiiki Center Sugito Pia (4742-1 Tsutsumine, Sugito-machi, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama Prefecture, 345-0024)

2. Zoom (Online) Target Audience

- Individuals and organizations seeking the latest disaster support information. - Disaster preparedness personnel and stakeholders wishing to learn ICS. - Individuals and organizations looking to connect with peers in disaster support, etc. Participation Fee: Undecided Capacity: 50 people for on-site participation, 200 people for Zoom participation. Registration: Advance registration is required via the dedicated website for both on-site and Zoom participation. Other: On-site accommodation & social gathering (undecided), use of Miyabi no Yu (separate fee, optional participation).

Organizers: Specified Non-Profit Corporation Sugito SOHO Club / General Incorporated Association Collaborative Disaster Drill (CDT) / Saitama Prefecture Disaster Volunteer Organization Network "Sainokuni Kaigi"

Cooperating Organization: Sugito Town (Agreement Signed)

Joint Organizers: Nippon Medical University School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Citizen Cabinet Disaster Support Division / Smart ICT Division, Certified NPO Council of Citizen Welfare Organizations (Shimin Kyo)

Cooperation: Saitama Prefecture (Crisis Management Division / Mutual Aid Society Building Division / Social Welfare Division), Saitama Prefecture Council of Social Welfare, Sugito Town Council of Social Welfare, General Incorporated Association Hito to Pet, Animal Support Nurse, Saitama University Diversity Promotion Center, Rissho University Faculty of Social Welfare, Disaster Support Relief Network, ReVA Reconstruction Volunteer Team - Ageo, NPO Team Higashimatsuyama, Youth Welfare Education Research Group, General Incorporated Association Japan Disaster Prevention Platform, Public-Private Collaborative Council for Disaster Prevention DX, NPO Food Bank Saitama, Bears Planning, All Japan Rescue Dog Organization Association, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Universal Support Center, Biblioteca Oculta, NPO Saitama Prefecture Camp Association, Sokusetu Co., Ltd., Disaster Prevention Town Development Association - Higashikurume, White Box Co., Ltd., Machihito Site (Chuo Ward Social Welfare Council, Tokyo, etc.), The Nippon Foundation, NPO NPO Saitama Net, NPO Japan Social Work Association, etc. Sponsorship: Kokumin Kyosai coop (National Workers' Credit Union Federation)

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Details will be released sequentially as they are finalized.

<Invitation to Participate in Collaborative Disaster Drill (Sponsorship Registration)>

Three Sponsor Benefits: 1. Exposure Effect through Mixed Media

Sponsor company logos will be displayed on the top page of the Collaborative Disaster Drill's official website. They will also be displayed on the event materials. Media exposure effects are also expected through press releases and event program announcements. 2. Direct Reach to Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Industry Stakeholders

Nearly 100 organizations from the disaster prevention and mitigation industry will participate in the Collaborative Disaster Drill over two days. Sponsor company product and service PR flyers can be enclosed with the materials distributed on the day, allowing for direct reach to these stakeholders. 3. Direct Presentation of Corporate Products and Services

Sponsor companies can exhibit booths at the Collaborative Disaster Drill venue, enabling direct presentations of their products and services to disaster prevention and mitigation industry stakeholders in attendance.

For sponsorship applications and inquiries, please contact the secretariat at cdt.icsjapan(a)gmail.com.

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