Establishing and Operating Welfare Shelters in the Aftermath of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake: A Case Study of Adaptive Management for Vulnerable Populations

This case study highlights the importance of pre-disaster planning, broad regional collaboration, and adaptability and continuity in welfare shelter management. The study offers valuable lessons for improving welfare shelter operations and emphasizes the need for comprehensive disaster preparedness strategies including long-term care and relocation planning for vulnerable populations.