Regarding the Conclusion of a "Partnership Agreement on Improving Regional Disaster Resilience" with Tamura City
Sompo Japan and Tamura City conclude a partnership agreement to improve regional disaster resilience.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 01:30
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President & CEO: Koji Ishikawa, hereinafter "Sompo Japan") is pleased to announce that it has concluded a "Partnership Agreement on Improving Regional Disaster Resilience" with Tamura City (Mayor: Takashi Shiraishi) on March 26th, to further enhance the region's disaster resilience.
1. Background and Progress
Tamura City promotes the improvement of citizen disaster resilience through collaboration with local residents, administrative bodies, and companies that support its objectives, including by conducting comprehensive disaster drills centered on citizen participation training, to enhance the disaster preparedness of its citizens.
As an insurance company supporting the safe, secure, and healthy lives of its customers, Sompo Japan proposed a partnership agreement to Tamura City, leveraging its expertise in supporting the stable prosperity of regional industries and secure living, to contribute to the improvement of citizen services and regional revitalization. This has led to the conclusion of the current agreement.
2. Purpose of the Agreement
Sompo Japan and Tamura City aim to improve Tamura City's regional disaster resilience by collaborating in areas such as raising disaster awareness among citizens during normal times, cooperating with city policies, and responding during disaster events.
3. Main Contents of the Agreement
We will collaborate on the following items:
(1) Raising disaster awareness among citizens and companies, and disseminating disaster prevention knowledge.
(2) Information gathering using drones during disaster events.
(3) Participation in disaster prevention seminars, drills, and other regional disaster prevention events.
(4) Cooperation in training for staff and the implementation of drills.
(5) Providing information and raising awareness regarding earthquake insurance, building earthquake resistance, and seismic diagnosis.
(6) Other matters as mutually discussed and agreed upon.
4. Future Outlook
Sompo Japan will continue to collaborate with Tamura City and promote its regional revitalization support initiatives. We will also inform insurance agents and other related parties about this agreement, and contribute to Tamura City as a whole company.
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FAQ
What is the purpose of the partnership agreement concluded between Sompo Japan and Tamura City?
The purpose is to improve Tamura City's regional disaster resilience by collaborating in areas such as raising disaster awareness among citizens during normal times, cooperating with city policies, and responding during disaster events.
What are the main collaborative contents of the agreement?
These include raising disaster awareness among citizens and companies, information gathering using drones during disaster events, participation in disaster prevention events, cooperation in staff training, and providing information on earthquake insurance and seismic retrofitting.
What benefits can Tamura City citizens expect from this agreement?
Benefits include improved disaster awareness and knowledge dissemination, rapid information gathering and response during disasters, and increased opportunities to participate in disaster prevention events.