Tokushima Prefecture Launches 'Regional Disaster Prevention Update' through Public-Private Partnership
Tokushima Prefecture and the NPO Disaster Mitigation Education Promotion Association have signed a cooperation agreement to modernize regional disaster resilience, focusing on nurturing individuals who can 'think and act' for survival.
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Tokushima Prefecture (Governor: Masazumi Gotoda) and the NPO Disaster Mitigation Education Promotion Association (Chair: Takeshi Enatsu) will conclude a partnership agreement on April 14, 2026, aimed at improving regional disaster resilience.
### Updating the Entire Region's Disaster Prevention: From Tokushima to Japan
This agreement was realized in response to the activities of the 'Tokushima Yurashi-tai,' a grassroots group founded by local residents, and numerous field requests to 'update disaster prevention.'
The initiative aims to shift from conventional, formal drills to 'nurturing people who can think and act'—knowing the risks, making their own decisions, and taking action. Government, residents, and experts will collaborate to update disaster education and evacuation drills across the entire community.
Based on estimated disasters and damage scenarios in the region, the program promotes practical education rooted in the spirits of 'Self-help' (protecting one's own life) and 'Mutual-help' (helping each other in the community) to enhance overall resilience.
### Key Contents of the Agreement
- Improvement of evacuation drills based on regional disaster prevention plans.
- Promotion of disaster education tailored to developmental stages.
- Practical implementation of the 'Kodomo Yureta Caravan' (Kids' Earthquake Experience Caravan).
### Ceremony Overview
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1:30 PM
- Venue: Tokushima Prefectural Office, 3rd Floor, 4th Reception Room
- Key Attendees: Governor Masazumi Gotoda (Proxy: Sho Asada, Policy Supervisor), Director Akihito Sato (Crisis Management Department), and NPO Chair Takeshi Enatsu.
### Future Outlook
This pioneering initiative in Tokushima aims to foster 'people who can think and act.' By linking disaster education and drills for infants, schools, companies, and communities based on updated regional plans, the prefecture will enhance its total resilience. The goal is to expand the 'Regional Disaster Prevention Update' model nationwide.
### Updating the Entire Region's Disaster Prevention: From Tokushima to Japan
This agreement was realized in response to the activities of the 'Tokushima Yurashi-tai,' a grassroots group founded by local residents, and numerous field requests to 'update disaster prevention.'
The initiative aims to shift from conventional, formal drills to 'nurturing people who can think and act'—knowing the risks, making their own decisions, and taking action. Government, residents, and experts will collaborate to update disaster education and evacuation drills across the entire community.
Based on estimated disasters and damage scenarios in the region, the program promotes practical education rooted in the spirits of 'Self-help' (protecting one's own life) and 'Mutual-help' (helping each other in the community) to enhance overall resilience.
### Key Contents of the Agreement
- Improvement of evacuation drills based on regional disaster prevention plans.
- Promotion of disaster education tailored to developmental stages.
- Practical implementation of the 'Kodomo Yureta Caravan' (Kids' Earthquake Experience Caravan).
### Ceremony Overview
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1:30 PM
- Venue: Tokushima Prefectural Office, 3rd Floor, 4th Reception Room
- Key Attendees: Governor Masazumi Gotoda (Proxy: Sho Asada, Policy Supervisor), Director Akihito Sato (Crisis Management Department), and NPO Chair Takeshi Enatsu.
### Future Outlook
This pioneering initiative in Tokushima aims to foster 'people who can think and act.' By linking disaster education and drills for infants, schools, companies, and communities based on updated regional plans, the prefecture will enhance its total resilience. The goal is to expand the 'Regional Disaster Prevention Update' model nationwide.
FAQ
What exactly is the 'Disaster Prevention Update'?
It refers to shifting from formal, routine evacuation drills to practical education where residents think and act based on the latest disaster estimates, covering everyone from infants to companies.
What is the 'Tokushima Yurashi-tai'?
A grassroots team of local residents dedicated to practical disaster resilience. Their hands-on activities across Tokushima were instrumental in making this agreement possible.
Are there plans for nationwide expansion?
Yes. The goal is to establish the Tokushima initiative as a pioneering 'Tokushima Model' and expand its expertise to municipalities across Japan.