Measures against infection at evacuation centers 40% of local governments cannot secure a dedicated space Aichi

Infection control at evacuation centers 40% of local governments could not secure a dedicated space 5:16 on May 22, Aichi

Amid the heavy rain season, various problems have been pointed out in the measures against infection with the new coronavirus in evacuation centers, but a questionnaire survey conducted by Aichi Prefecture has secured a dedicated space for separating people with fever and other symptoms. It was found that 40% of the total municipalities did not exist.

In the event of a disaster, people are likely to be crowded in evacuation centers, and many people use facilities such as toilets, which raises the risk of increased infection risk.

Aichi Prefecture conducted a questionnaire survey on municipalities in the prefecture regarding measures against infectious diseases in evacuation centers, and by the 20th, there were responses from 39 municipalities.

As a result, only 6 municipalities were able to secure hotels and public facilities in addition to designated evacuation shelters in order to prevent the "three-crowded" state, and 19 were "not considering", with 19 evacuating to nearly half. prospect to increase the Tokoro did not stand.

Regarding the securing of a dedicated space to separate people with symptoms such as fever and concentrated contacts, 40% of the local governments answered that they have not secured it, and that efforts to prevent the spread of infection are insufficient. Is also embossed.

The reason for this is that "the number of rooms is limited and there is no space to secure it".

Furthermore, about 30% of the total municipalities do not have a stockpile of masks and disinfectants.

Akihiro Torii, Manager of Disaster Prevention Division, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, who responded to the questionnaire, said, "I have no experience with complex disasters where infectious diseases and disasters occur at the same time, and I feel it is difficult. Until now, I have been thinking about evacuation at evacuation centers. However, I would also like to request distributed evacuation to homes or acquaintances' homes. "