Learn about disaster preparedness through a 25-minute lecture from Professor Katsuya Yamori of the Disaster Prevention Research Institute at Kyoto University, focusing on Chapter 2 which examines the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Delivered at the Centennial Clock Tower Memorial Hall on September 8, 2019, this lecture is part of a broader series exploring lessons learned from the Heisei era disasters. Access additional chapters in this valuable disaster preparedness series through Kyoto University's OpenCourseWare platform to gain comprehensive insights into Japan's disaster management strategies and historical experiences.