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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.