Seya Ward's Disaster Medical System

With the revision of "disaster preparedness plan, Yokohama City" in March 2013, five local medical aid centers in the ward were abolished, and medical institutions that can be treated without the effects of disasters will continue to provide medical treatment. In addition, clinics, Seya Ward Holiday Emergency Clinic will serve as a base for medical care for patients with mild illness and to organize medical rescue squads by doctors, nurses and pharmacists. evacuation sites, such as evacuation shelter, according to the damage situation.

In the event of an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or more in Yokohama, Seya Ward will set up a medical coordination team at Seya Ward disaster headquarters.
Under the advice of a disaster medical advisor (doctor), the Medical Coordination Team collects and transmits medical resources, procures medical equipment and materials, coordinates support from other cities, and coordinates communication with emergency clinics etc. .

In the wake of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, survivors was concentrated in one hospital, but some medical institutions were able to afford it.
In large hospitals, many injureds are transported, so critically ill patients are given priority.
To save more lives, don't panic and go to a medical institution that meets your urgency and symptoms.

Yokohama City is looking for nursing professionals who can support medical rescue activities in the event of a disaster.

In Seya Ward, if there is an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6 or less, or if there is a request from the ward office with a seismic intensity of less than 6 or less, gather at the pre-specified gathering place described in the "Y Nurse Registration Certificate" issued at the time of registration And emergency medical care.

A qualified public health nurse, midwife, nurse, or associate nurse who lives or works in Yokohama, who can provide support activities at evacuation shelter in the city when Yokohama is affected. (However, in principle, those who are supposed to attend the workplace in the event of a disaster, such as working at a hospital, etc. are excluded.)
Please download the registration application form from the Yokohama City Disaster Support Nurse (Y Nurse) (City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau) linked below, fill out the registration application form, submit it to the Seya Ward Office Health and Welfare Division (City Office 4th floor 44th window) or mail please.