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In 2004, major floods, landslides, torrential rains, and earthquakes assaulted Japan and displayed the vulnerability of systems for evacuation and support of those with special needs. Hence, the Cabinet Office set up a special committee and published guidelines in March 2005, which were revised in March 2006. These guidelines include specific measures such as collecting and sharing information on the elderly and disabled, as well as others in need of evacuation, and then creating an evacuation support plan. They also contain measures to support citizens at shelters, such as setting up counseling counters, and / or setting up and utilizing welfare shelters where facilities and equipment are available to support staff members in aiding those with special needs. |