When asked about the necessary support in the NHK questionnaire conducted to people living in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima, we found that they were able to dispel rumors from the nuclear accident and external power such as human resources and companies. There was a high percentage of people who used the above, and there were many expectations for the power outside the disaster area.
From the 1st to the 3rd of last month, NHK conducted a questionnaire on the Internet to 1000 people living in the coasts of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima and in the areas where evacuation orders were issued due to the nuclear accident.
The average age of the respondents was 51 years.
When asked about the support they needed in the disaster area, they asked them to rate each of the various support measures on a five-point scale, from "greatly needed" to "not needed at all."
The percentage of those who answered "greatly necessary" or "somewhat necessary" was
▽ "utilization of external power such as recruitment of human resources and attracting companies" 55%
▽ "financial support for local companies and industries" and "victims" "Mental care" was 54%
▽ "Financial support for individuals and households" was 47%
▽ "Watching activities by the government and NPOs" was 44%.
Regarding "dispelling rumors" that we asked only those who live in Fukushima prefecture, 66% answered that it was necessary.
As the 10-year "reconstruction period" is over and the national reconstruction budget is declining, there are many expectations for external human resources and companies, and voices calling for measures against reputational damage, which requires cooperation outside the disaster area. rice field.
Professor Reo Kimura of the University of Hyogo, who specializes in social psychology, said, "Even if the reconstruction of hardware such as roads and facilities has settled down, it is necessary to provide support that suits the actual situation. The challenge for the new stage, which is more than 10 years after the earthquake, is how to gather opinions and create a new life in the disaster area. "