Disaster Relief Act

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The Disaster Relief Act (Japanese: 災害救助法, Hepburn: Saigaikyūjo Hō; Act No. 118 of 1947) is a Japanese law passed on 18 October 1947. It protects disaster victims and maintains social order, including providing emergency temporary housing and daily necessities when a disaster occurs. Following the 2001 Central Government Reform, the competent authority was designated as the Director-General for Disaster Prevention Policy in the Cabinet Office. When the criteria for the law's application are met, that department coordinates with many other agencies and ministries to carry out its implementation, including the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.