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Hodogaya Ward's Disaster Medical System
In April 2013, the disaster preparedness plan City of Yokohama was revised to provide medical care according to the degree of urgency and severity so that doctors, pharmacists, nurses, etc. can work effectively and receive appropriate medical treatment according to the severity of symptoms. local medical aid center was abolished.
Last Updated September 21, 2021
In the event of a disaster, consult a medical institution according to the severity so that many people can receive appropriate medical care.
※What is a medical rescue squad?
If an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6 or less is observed, a medical rescue squad will be formed by doctors, pharmacists, and nursing staff (Y nurse *) who have gathered at gathering bases such as the ward headquarters. Under the direction of the medical coordinator, the medical rescue squad will visit evacuation shelter and other locations in 27 wards to understand the situation in injured and provide emergency medical care mainly for mildly ill patients.
In addition, even if the seismic intensity is less than 6, if a medical rescue squad is deemed necessary, a squad may be formed depending on the damage situation.
※Recruitment of Y-Nurs (Yokohama City Disaster Support Nurse)
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In the event of a disaster, it is important to have a medical examination in a limited medical institution without confusion.
Know the medical institutions in the area from around 1 day
2 Visit a medical institution according to the severity of symptoms
The medicine notebook is also useful for emergency treatment. Please be sure to bring it with you in case of disaster evacuation.
Inquiries to this page
Hodogaya Ward Health and Welfare Center Health and Welfare Division
Telephone: 045-334-6311
Phone: 045-334-6311
Fax: 045-333-6309
Email address: ho-fukuho@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 350-759-275
