[Hiroshima International University] Learning Disaster Mechanisms On-Site
Hiroshima International University's Department of Emergency Medical Sciences will conduct fieldwork on April 28 at a landslide site in Higashi-Hiroshima to learn about erosion control and disaster prevention from the Forestry Agency.
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Hiroshima International University (President: Shuichiro Shimizu), Department of Emergency Medical Sciences, will conduct on-site learning regarding the 'Direct Management Hillside Seeding/Planting Project' promoted by the Hiroshima Forest Management Office, Mountain Disaster Recovery Office of the Forestry Agency's Kinki-Chugoku Regional Forest Office, as part of the 'Natural Disaster Prevention Theory' fieldwork. By visiting landslide disaster sites in the Higashi-Hiroshima district, the university aims to improve students' knowledge of erosion control projects and their awareness of disaster prevention.
Recently, earthquakes have been occurring frequently across various parts of Japan. This is a crucial learning opportunity for students who will become essential personnel at disaster sites in the future.
Key Points of this Event:
- Practical classes to understand disaster mechanisms "on-site."
- Learning the process of recovery projects and "personalizing" the creation of regional safety.
- Focusing on disaster risks around the campus to contribute to an environment where students can learn with peace of mind.
In the Higashi-Hiroshima district, many mountainous areas are adjacent to residential areas and arterial roads, posing high risks during heavy rain. Therefore, maintenance aimed at early recovery, disaster prevention, and mitigation continues to be promoted.
In the future, the university plans to cooperate with Higashi-Hiroshima City to provide information to local residents and work on improving disaster awareness.
1. Date and Time: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:00 - 16:10
2. Location: Maehirayama in front of Higashi-Hiroshima Campus (555-36 Kurosegakuen-dai, Kurose-cho, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
3. Content:
(1) Explanation of disaster recovery status by the Mountain Disaster Recovery Office, Hiroshima Forest Management Office.
(2) Visit to disaster sites.
(3) Opinion exchange session.
4. Participants: 46 second-year students from the Department of Emergency Medical Sciences, and staff from the Mountain Disaster Recovery Office, Hiroshima Forest Management Office, Forestry Agency.
Recently, earthquakes have been occurring frequently across various parts of Japan. This is a crucial learning opportunity for students who will become essential personnel at disaster sites in the future.
Key Points of this Event:
- Practical classes to understand disaster mechanisms "on-site."
- Learning the process of recovery projects and "personalizing" the creation of regional safety.
- Focusing on disaster risks around the campus to contribute to an environment where students can learn with peace of mind.
In the Higashi-Hiroshima district, many mountainous areas are adjacent to residential areas and arterial roads, posing high risks during heavy rain. Therefore, maintenance aimed at early recovery, disaster prevention, and mitigation continues to be promoted.
In the future, the university plans to cooperate with Higashi-Hiroshima City to provide information to local residents and work on improving disaster awareness.
1. Date and Time: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:00 - 16:10
2. Location: Maehirayama in front of Higashi-Hiroshima Campus (555-36 Kurosegakuen-dai, Kurose-cho, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
3. Content:
(1) Explanation of disaster recovery status by the Mountain Disaster Recovery Office, Hiroshima Forest Management Office.
(2) Visit to disaster sites.
(3) Opinion exchange session.
4. Participants: 46 second-year students from the Department of Emergency Medical Sciences, and staff from the Mountain Disaster Recovery Office, Hiroshima Forest Management Office, Forestry Agency.