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(a) Exchanges between residents　Encourage active participation in disaster drills and various events organized by citizens disaster response teams to deepen exchanges between neighborhood residents. 　It is important for the elderly and people with disabilities to participate in disaster prevention activities on a regular basis so that the community understands that there are restrictions on their actions, and to build relationships with them so that they can ask for assistance in critical moments.　It is important to develop human resources who can act on their own and lead others during disasters. In particular, it is necessary to consider differences in viewpoints based on gender, to promote the participation of women, and to provide disaster education to nurture disaster prevention leaders, including women and the youth.(b) Training of disaster prevention leaders　In the event of fire, civilian firefighters are those who volunteer to take part in fire fighting activities with a mission to “protect my city with my own hands” in cooperation with the firefighting department while engaging in work, study, housework, etc. In addition to firefighting, they will also be involved in lifesaving and rescue activities in the event of a disaster.　At normal times, the volunteer fire company members conduct firefighting and disaster prevention drills in their local communities to increase disaster prevention capabilities, including disseminating information on first-response fire fighting and first aid. For this reason, in addition to the male membership, many female volunteer fire company members play active roles.　In addition to being paid as part-time specialist local civil servants, members may also receive compensation for uniforms, any injuries incurred during their activities in public disasters, as well as through various award programs.　Volunteer fire companies comprise individuals of both genders, various ages and different occupations, such as company employees, self-employed persons, students and homemakers. Anyone living or working in the volunteer fire company’s jurisdiction that is age 18 or older is eligible to join.(Entry qualifications vary depending on the ward or municipality.)(3) Local Area Preparation　Lessons learning from past major earthquakes　In the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and Great East Japan Earthquake, many lives were saved through mutual aid between residents immediately after the earthquake, clearly demonstrating the importance of self-help and mutual aid during disasters. This has led to the recognition of the importance of activities by citizens disaster response teams, etc. that are well versed in local conditions in order to minimize damage in the event of large-scale disasters such as an earthquake directly hitting Tokyo. 　Based on the mutual aid principle of “we protect our own town by ourselves,” citizens disaster response teams are local cooperative organizations, such as neighborhood associations, community associations, condominium management associations, and local voluntary disaster reduction organizations, which are formed by local residents to cooperate with each other and systematically implement disaster reduction measures in their community.　Promotion of mutual aid by local communities① Revitalization of citizens disaster response teams② Cooperation between citizens disaster response teams and business establishments, etc.　In the event of a disaster, business establishments are required to perform rescue activities as members of the community and contribute to the stabilization of the lives of local residents supporting local economic activities and employment through business continuity. 　Encourage participation in activities by citizens disaster response teams, and utilize the organizational and mobility strengths of business operators. The participation of various entities in the community can further improve the disaster preparedness of citizens disaster response teams, which are responsible for mutual aid.③ Volunteer fire companies17