After the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Japanese government is urging municipalities to improve living conditions at disaster evacuation centers. The government has revised its basic disaster reduction plan, emphasizing the need for makeshift beds and partitions to be set up quickly at evacuation centers. Cardboard beds and mobile “toilet trailers” are recommended to enhance comfort and sanitation at these centers.
The revised plan also highlights the importance of disaster response preparations in regions with aging populations, like those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Local governments are encouraged to collaborate with healthcare and nonprofit organizations to gather information about residents before disasters and decide on how to share personal information during emergencies.
Additionally, measures are included to assist evacuees remaining at home or in vehicles during disasters, addressing past challenges faced during events like the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Local governments are advised to establish aid facilities for these individuals and gather necessary supplies to support them effectively.