A STUDY ON DISASTER RISKS OF NATIONWIDE NURSING HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY BASED ON HAZARDS AND FACILITY CHARACTERISTICS

The aim of this research is to clarify the hazards and disaster risks in nursing homes for the elderly to obtain insights for implementing disaster prevention and mitigation. 8,333 facilities were included in the study. In this study, hazard maps and facility information are utilized. The survey result indicate that approximately half of facilities nationwide are exposed to disaster risks such as floods, tsunamis, storm surges, or landslides. Furthermore, the findings suggest that 193 facilities could be submerged in the event of a flood, 33 in the case of a tsunami, and 34 in the case of a storm surge.