Last updated: January 23, 2020
Saturday, August 3, 2019
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| [About weed control] Volunteer residents would like to take care of the sidewalks by planting flowers and other things using the ADAPT system, but the area is currently overgrown with weeds and they are unable to begin their activities. I would like to see fundamental measures taken, such as replacing the soil at a depth of 30 cm. |
・I am very grateful that you will be working with me on Adapt. ・We would like to consider fundamental measures against weeds in next year's budget. In that case, I would like to consider methods other than using soil. I would like to have some more time to consider this. |
| [Fire protection system] Currently, the city runs its own fire department, but I would like to hear your thoughts on the future structure of the system. |
- In principle, fire department administration is to be organized by the city. As the times change, more and more fire departments in Tokyo are being outsourced to the Tokyo Fire Department, and now only Inagi City has its own fire department. ・The city plans to continue to conduct independent firefighting based on discussions and considerations in the formulation of the basic firefighting plan. ・While it is not a decision to make based on merits or demerits, the merits are that the staff are city employees, do not have to be transferred, and are familiar with the local situation. Additionally, in the event of a disaster, the fire department is under the command and command of the mayor, allowing for a quick response. The disadvantage is that it cannot be equipped with equipment such as helicopters, but we have signed support agreements with various related organizations and can deal with it. -Please note that disaster prevention services are not handled by the Tokyo Fire Department, so each city must handle them as their own. |
| [About staff structure during disasters] There are concerns about whether fire department personnel alone can respond to a major disaster. |
・No matter how prepared we are, it will be difficult to respond to a disaster on the scale of the Great East Japan Earthquake. ・The city has a thorough system in place, including creating an emergency network in the event of a disaster, responding through wide-area cooperation, and training for receiving evacuation supplies. |
| [About evacuation shelter operations during disasters] When a disaster occurs, will local residents' associations be responsible for setting up evacuation centers? |
・Evacuation centers do not only accept people from specific areas. Although it has been designated as an evacuation center, anyone can evacuate there. - Immediately after a large-scale disaster, city officials may not be able to respond to everything. We teach residents how to unlock evacuation shelters during disaster prevention drills. However, it should not be imposed on the local community; let's all do it together. |
| [About stockpiling in case of disaster] Water preparation is essential in times of disaster. Couldn't it be more fulfilling? |
・As for water, Inagi is fully prepared. ・Water can be supplied from the water storage tank at Koyodai, and each voluntary disaster prevention organization is equipped with a plastic tank and a cart. ・Also, drinking water is stored in plastic bottles. All evacuation centers have wells with hand pumps to provide water for bathing and washing. Please rest assured. |
| [About maintenance of public facilities] Although there is a Shiroyama Cultural Center in Koyodai, there are many users and there is no facility that can be used as a base for local activities. Since the operation will be carried out by local residents, I would like to see new facilities developed. |
・We would like to consider effective use of existing facilities. |
| [About the issue of bullying] Education does not seem to fall under the mayor's authority, so how is the city dealing with bullying issues? The problem is not coming out into the open. |
- In the midst of educational system reform, Inagi City has started a comprehensive education council, with the mayor joining as a member. I think this is a step forward in that the mayor, who is an outsider in the field of education, also gets involved when it comes to problems that occur within schools. - Regarding the issue of bullying, the mayor is also involved and is working to eradicate and eradicate bullying. ・We conducted a school-wide survey and published the results. I think bullying is a matter of degree, but it certainly exists. All results have been made public. We are also building an anti-bullying network. |
Inagi City General Affairs Department Secretary Public Relations Division Phone: 042-378-2111