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On December 7, 2020 (Wednesday), Chiyoda Ward, Hitachi Motor Transportation Co., Ltd. (6-11-22 Ayase, Adachi-ku / President Masakazu Sato (photo left)), Kirakuya Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo) 5-39-12 Koishikawa Ward / Director Daiki Yomogisawa (right in the photo)), with the aim of strengthening the transport system for the injured and sick in the event of a disaster, we signed an agreement on cooperation in transporting the sick and injured. .
In the event of a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake directly hitting the Tokyo metropolitan area, the city will set up emergency medical first-aid stations in areas close to six hospitals within approximately 72 hours immediately after the disaster. At the emergency medical relief station, triage and treatment of mildly ill patients are performed, and severely and moderately ill patients are transported to disaster base hospitals.
However, there were few vehicles for transportation of the sick and wounded among the vehicles owned by the ward, and it was difficult to respond quickly, which has been a problem so far.
Mayor Higuchi said, "While we are considering transporting the sick and injured in the event of a disaster, we believe that it is very meaningful to conclude an agreement with Hitachi Motor Transportation Co., Ltd. and Kirakuya Co., Ltd. Hitachi Motors. Kotsu Co., Ltd. operates wind turbines and transports coronavirus patients. I would like to ” commented.
President Sato, who signed the agreement on behalf of Hitachi Motor Transportation Co., Ltd., said, "Our company operates welfare taxis, transfers to facilities, operates wind turbines, transports corona patients, transports people who are vaccinated, etc. , We are widely involved in the safety and security of the movement of the residents of Chiyoda.This time, we will do our best to move the residents even more, as we are transporting them in the event of a disaster." .
Director Yomogisawa, who signed the agreement on behalf of Kirakuya Co., Ltd., said, "In the event of a great earthquake, the injured or those with chronic illnesses must go to the hospital as soon as possible. We will keep in mind every day so that we can respond quickly.We would appreciate it if we could cooperate so that everyone in Chiyoda Ward can live with peace of mind every day.”
Agreement
- Name of Agreement
- Conclusion date December 7, 2020 (Wednesday)
- Agreement details
- (1) Duties related to transportation of injured or sick
- (2) Operations related to transportation of disaster victims (including those unable to return home, etc.)
- (3) Operations related to the transportation of personnel and materials and equipment necessary for the implementation of medical relief activities
- (4) Operations related to transportation of disaster volunteers
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Community Health Division, Health and Welfare Department
Phone number: 03-5211-8159
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Policy Management Department Public Relations and Public Hearing Section Press Section
1-2-1 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8688
Phone number: 03-5211-4172
Fax: 03-3239-8604
E-mail address: chiyoda@city.chiyoda.tokyo.jp