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On March 28, 2023, Civic Force will be hosting a disaster symposium titled “100 Years Since Great Kanto Earthquake, Reflection on Evacuation Environment” for local governments, private sectors, civic society organizations, and aid workers. The event will be hosted both in-person and online.

Overview:

Title:  100 Years Since Great Kanto Earthquake, Reflection on Evacuation Environment 

Date/Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2023; 1:00 - 4:15 PM

Venue: Grande Hagakure (2-1-36 Tenjin, Saga) and online

Admission: Free

Occupancy: 120

Sponsored and supported by: Saga Prefecture, The Saga Shimbun, NHK Saga, Saga Disaster Assistance Platform (SPF), Japan Platform (JPF)

Registration: Please fill out the online registration form.

Agenda:

1. Keynote speech “Importance of International Standards for Emergency and Relief Assistance”
2. Panel discussion “Evacuation Environment And Improvement Assessment”
3. Panel discussion “Leveraging the Strengths of the Private Sector and Civil Society in an Evacuation Environment”

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake which left 105,000 people dead or missing.

Collaborations among the central government, local municipalities, NGOs, the private sector, and individuals are vital for resilience in response to frequent and severe disasters.

The symposium aims to provide opportunities to learn about international standards for emergency assistance and discuss how we can improve the evacuation environment.

Networking Event

A networking event will follow the symposium. Refreshments will be provided. The participation fee is JPY1,000 per person at the door. Please register here.