Prototype of Paper Map for Practical Use of Regional Safety Map "Hamādo-map" and Its Questionnaire Survey

Abstract

This paper describes making and evaluation of a paper-based regional safety map using the information of our community-based safety map creation support system. The purpose of this paper map is to raise awareness of disaster prevention by recognizing danger information in the local area on a daily basis. We extracted danger information from our system and imported it into an electronic map book Zi20 of Zenrin Co., Ltd. In addition, we have changed designs of icons displayed in the map and the information on hazardous areas. We have also added disaster prevention facilities and useful information in the event of disasters. These contributed to the creation of the A2 size regional safety map "Hamādo-map". We clarified issues for practical use of our safety map by conducting a questionnaire survey on the local residents in the target town and the city officials involved in disaster prevention in this area.