# Maps
# Flood-Prone Area Map[SM1.1]
This section shows the Flood-Prone Area Map for each river, created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Gunma Prefecture, and Saitama Prefecture.
# River
- Select a river for which you wish to view flooding estimates.
- When “All rivers consolidated” is selected, a map combining all flood-prone areas will be shown.
# Scale
- Select a flood scale for which you wish to view flooding estimates.
| Scale | Description |
|---|---|
| Assumed maximum scale | Flooding due to rainfall with a probability of once in around 1,000 years |
| Planned scale | Flooding due to rainfall targeted for river maintenance |
# Type
Please note:
The ‘Duration of Flooding’ layer is displayed only when the scale is set to ‘Assumed maximum scale[SM2.1].’
- Select the type of information to display here.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Flooding depth | Maximum flooding depth |
| Flooding duration | The time during which a flood of 50 cm or deeper continues * This option can be selected only if the flood scale is the assumed maximum scale. |
# Flood damage record
This section shows the types of damage recorded during the localized heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon No. 12 on September 1, 2011.
# Type
- Select the type of flood damage.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Road Flooded Locations | Sections of road that were flooded during the localized heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon No. 12 on September 1, 2011 |
| Road Closure Locations | Sections of road that were closed during the localized heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon No. 12 on September 1, 2011 |
# Shelters and evacuation sites
This section shows shelters and evacuation sites that can provide relief during disasters as of September 2024.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Designated Emergency Evacuation Site / Designated General Evacuation Shelter | These are facilities or locations where people can evacuate urgently to protect their safety when an evacuation order or other alert is issued. Evacuation sites are designated for each type of disaster, such as floods or earthquakes. Each facility also serves as a shelter where evacuees can stay for a certain period. |
| Designated Emergency Evacuation Site | These are locations where people can evacuate urgently to protect their safety when an evacuation order or other alert is issued. Evacuation sites are designated for each type of disaster, such as floods or earthquakes. |
| Designated Welfare Evacuation Shelter | These shelters are intended for people who need special assistance—such as older adults or persons with disabilities—who may have difficulty staying in standard evacuation shelters like gymnasiums. URL：https://www.city.isesaki.lg.jp/bousai_info/hinanjo/hinan/20518.html (opens new window) Note: Only individuals who use the facility and who have been pre identified by the city, along with their family members, may evacuate to this designated welfare evacuation shelter. Coordination between the facility and the city is required in advance; even if individuals are facility users, they are unable to evacuate here unless they have been designated. |
| Welfare Evacuation Shelter | These are facilities prepared to receive people who need special assistance, such as older adults or persons with disabilities. |
| Pet-friendly Evacuation Facility | These are evacuation facilities where pets may stay in the same living area as people. Depending on the circumstances, these facilities may be opened only during wind- and flood-related disasters. |
# List of shelters and evacuation sites
This section provides a list of shelters and evacuation sites You can search them by name, or check their location or the disaster types they are designed for.
# Facility for Persons Needing Special Assistance
These are facilities used by persons needing special consideration, such as social welfare facilities, schools, medical institutions, and other facilities that primarily serve people who need additional support in disasters.
A list of such facilities in Isesaki City is provided in the Appendix of the Isesaki City Regional Disaster Management Plan.
URL：https://www.city.isesaki.lg.jp/bousai_info/sonae/keikaku/18039.html (opens new window)