Community Reconstruction Support by a Nurse Team in a Depopulated Area with an Aged Population Where Residents Were Dispersed due to Post-earthquake Secondary Evacuations in Japan

Introduction and Purpose: In February 2024, one month after a major earthquake disaster, the presenters provided nursing support at Shelter B in District A of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. District A was a depopulated area with a high proportion of aged residents, which suffered extensive damage from the earthquake. Following the disaster, many residents utilized Shelter B. However, due to anticipated prolonged disruption of lifelines, only those who wanted to evacuate were temporarily sent to neighboring prefectures for secondary evacuation. This report aims to reflect on the support activities and to explore how nursing can contribute to the community reconstruction during the transition to the recovery phase, among the multiple issues related to health and livelihood.