Protecting Lives and Reassuring Residents: Chigasaki Councilor Yukari Fujimura

Yukari Fujimura, a Chigasaki city councilor, says she has spent 11 years engaging with residents, taking part in disaster drills, and holding dialogues to tailor preparedness to each neighborhood’s specific risks. She emphasizes measures that both protect lives and give residents confidence to evacuate outdoors when needed, noting that tsunami, storm surge, and river flood risks vary by area. Fujimura advocates community-based planning and participation to ensure evacuation routes, shelters, and information systems reflect local conditions. Her work focuses on practical, locally appropriate steps to improve safety and reduce anxiety before disasters occur.