Phase” (Time duration for each phase below
may change depending on situations)
Emergency Response: Immediately after the
disaster to the beginning of evacuation
Evacuation: Including the period not only at
evacuation centers but also in the event of
‘evacuating at home’
Temporary Housing: Period when staying in
temporary housing, public residences or leased
residences, which are considered as temporary
housing
Recovery and Reconstruction: Periods of
reconstructing livelihood, town, and housing
Preparedness: All periods. Issues continue to
be considered in preparation of the next
disaster
“Target Audiences”
Government/Administration: Municipalities,
Prefectures and Central Government
Community-based Organizations: Civil and
local citizens’ groups in affected areas,
including neighbourhood association, disaster
preparedness committee of the residents
association and local women’s association
Voluntary Organizations: Organizations from
outside of the affected areas (volunteer groups
and NGOs, corporations, etc.)
Volunteers: Individual volunteers who provide
activities in affected areas