Abstract:
In order to implement the Hyogo Framework for Action, it is necessary to establish an operational mechanism by which communities are encouraged, directed and learn each other to take a rational procedure to make themselves prepared for warning, information dissemination, evacuation, salvation, refugee sheltering, refugee support, recovery, receiving official and volunteer helps, etc. Such procedure may be formally organized as an International Standard, i.e., Disaster Preparedness ISO and put to a political campaign for communities to take it. International Flood Initiative (IFI) is an ideal framework to lead the flood part of its establishment, i.e., Flood Disaster Preparedness ISO. Examples of Japanese efforts are presented.
