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SagamiharaSagamiharaKawasakiChibaKawasakiChibaYokohamaYokohamaKanagawaKanagawa9 Metropolitan Authorities Agreement SaitamaSaitamaScenes from the comprehensive disaster prevention trainingSakaiSakaiUnion of Kansai Governments2.　Other mutual cooperation systems by TMG include: dispatch of medical staff by the Tokyo Medical Association, and agreements with private-sector organizations for providing daily necessities, building supplies, construction of temporary housing, etc.　Mutual Support and Cooperation1.　When an earthquake causes extensive damage over a wide area, efforts by TMG organizations alone may not be sufficient. To prepare for such cases, TMG has a mutual support agreement with the neighboring local authorities regarding the distribution of daily necessities such as food and water, as well as provision of medical care.Nationwide Agreement on Wide-Area Support in Times of Disaster between Prefectures (signed in July 1996)Agreement on mutual support in large-scale urban disasters (concluded in October 1986)Agreement on Mutual Support at Times of Disaster between Tokyo and 9 Prefectures (Kanto Region Governors’ Association) (signed in June 1977)9 Metropolitan Authorities Agreement for Mutual Support During Disasters (singed in April 2010)Agreement between the Union of Kansai Governments and 9 Metropolitan Authorities for mutual support during disasters (Concluded in March 2014.)SaitamaSaitamaTokyoTokyoChibaChibaTottoriTottoriKyotoKyotoKyotoKyotoHyogoHyogoKobeKobeOsakaOsakaTokushimaTokushimaWakayamaWakayamaShigaShigaOsakaOsakaNaraNara614　Disaster Preparedness Training　Significance of Disaster Preparedness Training　In order not to spread damage during a disaster, preparations on a routine basis are important. In the disaster preparedness training conducted by the TMG, we strive to implement practical training with emphasis on hands-on training with participation of residents in firefighting and rescue activities, and we aim to improve disaster preparedness capabilities while deepening cooperation with the citizens of Tokyo, municipal governments and the disaster preparedness authorities concerned.