Japanese Private Sector Earthquake Programs and Their Applicability in the United States. Volume 2. Earthquake Emergency Preparedness of Japanese Industries

摘要

The study focuses on the measures Japanese industries and businesses are implementing to reduce their earthquake risk. Japan's historic seismic activity is discussed as well as perception of earthquakes, prediction of earthquakes, and the public education program. Attention is directed to the regulations pertaining to disaster preparedness in Japan. Activities of the government of Shizuoka Prefecture are discussed, in particular the role this prefectural government plays in promoting earthquake hazard reduction among industries by providing financial incentives, and both planning and technical guidance. The organizational and engineering measures implemented at the Shizuoka General Hospital are discussed. The hospital, in the Tokai Region, was designed and built after the prediction of a major earthquake in the region. Earthquake damage incurred by the petroleum industry and measures taken by this industry to minimize damage in the future are discussed. Products developed by private industry specifically for earthquake hazard reduction are identified.