@article{oai:kansai-u.repo.nii.ac.jp:00010646, author = {Kawata, Yoshiaki and 河田, 惠昭 and Hayashi, Haruo and 林, 春男}, issue = {3}, journal = {Journal of Natural Disaster Science}, month = {}, note = {A brief overview of what happened during the first month after the Hyogoken-nambu earthquake of January 17, 1995 is given in terms both of the emergency responses initiated and the societal impact. For emergency responses, formal organization responses are discussed in reference to "Saigai taisaku kihon-ho (the Fundamental Disaster Management Law)" and "Saigai kyujyo-ho (the Disaster Relief Law)". Using the Kobe Fire Department as an example, search and rescue efforts as well as fire suppression activities are reviewed. The post-quake emergence of a voluntary building damage assessment program is discussed. In terms of the societal impact, the deaths and injuries caused by this earthquake, provision of shelters and related housing measures are discussed. The early restoration planning initiated by Kobe City also is briefly introduced.}, pages = {79--88}, title = {Societal implications of great Hanshin-awaji earthquake disaster of January 17, 1995}, volume = {16}, year = {1995} }