Volunteer groups working in Isogo Ward

In the event of a major disaster, infrastructure such as telephones and the Internet will be greatly affected. It was requested by Yokohama City in 1972 and concluded an agreement to carry out information transmission on such a situation. In 2008, we concluded an agreement with Isogo Ward. Major activities include disseminating information on damage to the ward office, between evacuation shelter and the ward office, and the status of medical institutions to the ward office. Since normal times, we have been conducting a wide range of training programs in preparation for emergency activities and maintaining and improving technology.

Homepage (outside site) of Yokohama City Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Cooperation Association Isogo Ward Branch

Since 2004, evacuation shelter has been implementing the Yokohama Disaster Risk Reduction License Program, which trains leaders who handle the equipment and materials necessary for evacuation and rescue operations.
"Yokohama Disaster Prevention License Isoko" was launched in 2007 to actively support Isogo Ward's disaster prevention activities by leveraging the technology and knowledge acquired through this project.
We carry out activities in various places, including inspection of equipment and equipment at each evacuation shelter and the disaster drill of the Union of Neighborhood Associations.

Group introduction brochure (PDF: 1,368KB)

In the event of a large-scale disaster, many volunteers from all over the country will be accepted. Established in 2006 with the aim of accurately grasping the needs of survivors and others and supporting volunteer activities. The range of activities varies from person to person, but each person plays an active role in utilizing the knowledge and abilities of each person. The main activities of the group include disaster prevention lectures in the community, support for training in evacuation shelter, and training for setting up and operating volunteer centers.

Group introduction leaflet (PDF: 2,606KB)

The Isogo Lifesaving Volunteer was launched in 2008 with the aim of contributing to the creation of a city where people can live with peace of mind by qualified first aid spreaders certified by City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau.
Mainly in Isogo Ward, we provide guidance on life-saving training courses (cardiopulmonary resuscitation AED) held at schools and Neighborhood Association, as well as volunteers for rescue activities such as relay races held in the community.

About qualification acquisition of first aid spreader　　　　　　　　Group flyer (PDF: 605KB)