Comprehensive Disaster Response Drill Conducted by Foyukai Social Welfare Corporation

On September 1, 2025, Foyukai Social Welfare Corporation, headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, executed a comprehensive training exercise aimed at preparing for a lower 5 magnitude earthquake. This training was meticulously designed to simulate a wide array of disaster response scenarios, focusing on the establishment of an emergency headquarters, gathering real-time information from all offices, and effectively sharing that information among team members.

Overview of the Training

- Date: September 1, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 14:00 to 15:00
- Disaster Scenario: Lower 5 magnitude earthquake
- Communication Tools: LINEWORKS for corporate communications and ZOOM for coordinating the disaster response headquarters.
- Additional Tools: A safety confirmation exercise was performed simultaneously using designated tools for checking the status of personnel.

Details and Outcomes of the Training

The disaster drill involved a hands-on approach where participants experienced every step from the immediate response to an earthquake, setting up the emergency response headquarters, and reporting on the damage from various business locations. Each part of the exercise emphasized the flow of information sharing and decision-making through a disaster management meeting.

Among the notable outcomes was the identification of the chain of command during disasters and the swift transmission of information, underscoring the importance of teamwork. Furthermore, this training highlighted existing coordination issues between various locations and revealed potential operational improvements. As a result, Foyukai is gearing up to reassess and strengthen its disaster management strategies based on its Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

Future Initiatives

Looking ahead, Foyukai plans to conduct its next disaster drill on March 11, 2026, aligning it with the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. This initiative aims to keep the memory of the disaster alive while continuously raising disaster awareness among staff through more practical and effective training programs. Foyukai Social Welfare Corporation serves various community support centers, elderly care facilities, and day services, and places the utmost priority on ensuring the safety of both its users and staff during emergencies.

In addition, the corporation is committed to strengthening partnerships with local residents and governmental bodies, actively contributing to a community disaster prevention network. By incessantly enhancing its earthquake preparedness and disaster response capabilities, Foyukai aspires to create a regional society where everyone can feel secure and live without fear, even in the face of calamity.

About Foyukai Social Welfare Corporation

Founded in 1999 and situated in Setagaya, Tokyo, Foyukai Social Welfare Corporation provides a broad range of welfare services, including special nursing homes, community support centers, small-scale multifunctional nursing care, group homes, day services, and childcare. Striving for a community-oriented society, Foyukai focuses on creating a safe environment for all ages, from the elderly to families raising children.