Local Disaster Prevention and Cooperation Division
地域防災力・連携
Connecting people. Preparing communities. Supporting one another.
Connecting Strength. Prepared Communities. Supportive Partners.
This department builds a foundation for communities to support each other in times of disaster by fostering connections with citizens, local organizations, schools, government, social welfare councils, businesses, NPOs, and others in normal times.
This division builds connections in peacetime with citizens, community groups, schools, local government, social welfare councils, businesses, NPOs, and other partners to create a community foundation where people can support one another in times of disaster.
Four Pillars of Activity
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Building community ties
Tea parties,交流,見守り,対話の場
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Learning to make disaster preparedness part of everyday life
Hands-on learning with disaster preparedness pouches, disaster preparedness bottles, portable toilets, and more
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Sharing Local Resources and Memories
Visualizing History, Culture, Nature, and Memories of Disasters through Maps and Workshops
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Connecting organizations, people, and information
Bridging NPOs, schools, government, social welfare councils, businesses, and aspiring volunteers
地域における相互支援の関係づくり
Building relationships of mutual support in the community
災害時の支え合いは、平時のつながりから始まります。地域防災連携部門では、茶話会や交流の場を通じて、住民同士が顔を合わせ、話し、支え合える関係づくりを進めます。こうした日常の関係が、災害時の声かけ、安否確認、情報共有の土台になります。
Mutual support during a disaster begins with everyday community connections. The Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division creates opportunities for residents to meet, talk, and build relationships through tea gatherings and other community exchange activities. These daily connections become the foundation for checking on one another, confirming safety, and sharing information during times of disaster.
学習コミュニティ 子どもと学ぶ防災
Learning About Community Disaster Preparedness with Children
Disaster preparedness is not solely the responsibility of adults. The Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division works with schools, community centers, children's cafeterias, and local organizations to create opportunities for children to learn about disaster preparedness in an enjoyable way. Through hands-on experiences such as making emergency kits and simple portable toilets, children develop an awareness of preparedness at home and in the community.
未来につなぐ地域の記憶と資源
Connecting Local Memories and Resources to the Future
地域の防災力は、地形や避難経路を知ることだけでなく、その土地の歴史、文化、自然、暮らしの記憶を共有することからも育まれます。地域防災連携部門では、住民や専門家、地域団体と協力しながら、地区ごとの地域資源や災害の記憶を見える化し、次世代へ伝える取り組みを進めます。
Community disaster resilience is nurtured not only by understanding the local topography and evacuation routes, but also by sharing the area's history, culture, nature, and memories of daily life. The Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division works with residents, specialists, and local organizations to visualize the community resources and disaster memories of each district, and promote initiatives to pass them on to the next generation.
地域団体とつながる仲介支援
Intermediary support for connecting local organizations
Uwajima has many organizations active in various fields, including welfare, childcare, community development, the environment, and education. The Regional Disaster Collaboration Division introduces the activities of these organizations, connecting those in need with the necessary support, and those who wish to participate with opportunities for involvement. Fostering relationships where organizations know each other in peacetime will also lead to better collaboration during disasters.
地域防災連携部門 活動カレンダー
地域防災連携部門の防災学習、地域交流、学校・団体との連携、ボランティア・情報共有に関する予定を掲載しています。
※ 掲載予定は変更・追加される場合があります。防災学習や地域連携活動の詳細は、各案内ページまたは宇和島NPOセンターからのお知らせをご確認ください。
Partner Organizations
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Uwajima City
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Uwajima City Council of Social Welfare
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NPO Orange Queen
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Story Time for Parents and Children: Hato Hitofoo
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Local residents, fire corps, agricultural/fisheries cooperative members, and volunteers
Key Features of the Regional Disaster Prevention Collaboration Division
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Nurturing Connections
市民、地域団体、学校、行政、社協、企業、NPOなどとの日常的な関係づくりを通じて、災害時にも支え合える地域の土台を育てます。
We foster a community foundation where people can support each other even in times of disaster, by building everyday relationships with citizens, local organizations, schools, government, social welfare councils, businesses, NPOs, and others. -
Learning from Disaster Prevention
We promote disaster preparedness as an integral part of daily learning through children's disaster preparedness workshops, sharing community resources, work experience programs, and creating venues for interaction.
Turning disaster preparedness into community learning.
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Bringing Collaboration to Life
We connect local organizations, volunteer applicants, and those in need of support, fostering relationships that facilitate cooperation even during normal times.
Connecting people, organizations, and information.
Participate / Support
We provide information on how to get involved in disaster relief, such as participating in beach cleanups and workshops, collaborating with organizations, and supporting activities.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. 地域防災連携部門は、どのような部門ですか？ ｜What kind of division is the Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division?
地域防災連携部門は、市民、地域団体、学校、行政、社協、企業、NPOなどとの平時からのつながりを育て、災害時にも支え合える地域の土台をつくる部門です。防災を特別な活動として切り離すのではなく、地域交流、防災学習、情報共有、参加の機会づくりを通じて、日常の中に防災の意識を広げていきます。
The Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division builds connections in peacetime with citizens, community groups, schools, local government, social welfare councils, businesses, NPOs, and other partners, creating a community foundation where people can support one another during disasters. Rather than treating disaster preparedness as a separate activity, the division helps integrate it into everyday life through community exchange, disaster preparedness learning, information sharing, and opportunities for participation.
Q2. 災害支援部門とは何が違いますか？｜How is it different from the Disaster Relief Department?
災害支援部門は、災害時の現場対応、清掃活動、重機講習、到達困難地域支援など、実践的な支援活動を担います。一方、地域防災連携部門は、災害が起きる前の平時から、人・団体・情報をつなぎ、災害時に連携しやすい関係づくりを進める部門です。
The Disaster Support Division handles practical support activities, such as on-site disaster response, cleanup activities, heavy machinery training, and support for hard-to-reach areas.
In contrast, the Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division connects people, organizations, and information in peacetime, building relationships that make collaboration easier when disasters occur.
Q3. What kind of activities does it carry out?
The main activities include creating spaces for community exchange, holding disaster preparedness workshops, collaborating with schools and community centers, providing disaster preparedness education for children, sharing local resources and disaster memories, and serving as a bridge between community organizations and prospective volunteers. Activities are carried out in accordance with local circumstances and coordination with partner organizations.
Q4. 誰が参加できますか？｜Who can participate?
地域防災に関心のある市民、地域団体、学校関係者、企業、NPO、ボランティア希望者など、どなたでも関わることができます。
子ども向けの防災学習や地域交流活動では、学校、公民館、子ども食堂、地域団体などとの連携も想定しています。
Anyone interested in community disaster preparedness can get involved, including citizens, community groups, school staff, businesses, NPOs, and prospective volunteers.
For children’s disaster preparedness learning and community exchange activities, we also aim to work with schools, community centers, children’s cafeterias, and local organizations.
Q5. 防災の専門知識がなくても参加できますか？｜Can I participate even without specialized knowledge of disaster preparedness?
Yes, you can. The Regional Disaster Resilience & Collaboration Division values not only specialized disaster response, but also everyday actions such as checking in on people, watching over neighbors, sharing information, and building local relationships.
Even without specialized knowledge, you can get involved by starting with what you can do in your community.
Q6. 地域団体や学校から相談することはできますか？｜Can community organizations or schools consult with us?
We can consult with you. We will work with you to consider community disaster preparedness learning, children's workshops, community exchange, volunteer participation, organization introductions, and information sharing, depending on the content. The implementation period and support details will be determined based on the Center's system and coordination with partner organizations.