Strengthen Disaster Management for mega disasters
Rena IGARASHI
Deputy Director
Planning and Coordination Division
International Department
Japanese Red Cross Society
r-igarashi@jrc.or.jp
Yes
- Disseminated the recommendation paper on the humanitarian assistance for the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami to Chapters and concerned government prefectural offices.
- Started discussions with the International Federation as well as concerned Japanese Red Cross hospitals on how to receive international assistance in times of mega disasters in Japan.
- Discussed mutual cooperation when a mega disaster happens in East Asia region at the Red Cross Leadership Meetings in East Asia.