Progress in Saving Lives Aspects of Emergency Management Since the 2014 Mt. Ontake Eruption

Introduction: Mt. Ontake (3,067m), Japan's second-highest volcano, erupted without warning on September 26, 2014, leaving 58 dead and five people missing. More than 20,000 rescue workers were mobilized from all over the country. The findings operations subsequent advances in emergency preparedness rescuer education are presented. Method: After disaster, public data was obtained Cabinet Office by conducting interviews. Photographs videos collected military, police, Fire Disaster Management Agency sources, as well local governments Volcano Research Institute. Results: volcanic eruption received governmental disaster designation. leading cause of death rescued survivors traumatic injuries caused sudden falling rocks. Volcanic tremors landform upheaval observed immediately before eruption, but they too short-lived to lead evacuation. location victims at time eruptions seemed be most critical determinant survival. What medical care could do this point very limited. No rescuers died, some suffered acute mountain sickness hypothermia. In following year, for organizations began, volcano information released real-time raw data, regardless whether understood. 2022, shelters constructed near summit Ontake. Conclusion: A severe leaves little evacuate, can play only a minor role. Japan, where there many volcanoes, measures underway support self-help increase possibility saving lives climbers an that is difficult predict.