September 26, 2024 Conclusion of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Establishment of Temporary Disaster Broadcast Stations, etc.

 With the aim of supporting the smooth establishment and operation of temporary disaster broadcast stations (*1) by local governments in the event of a disaster, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) concluded an agreement with the Japan Community Broadcasting Association (JCBA) (*2) on Thursday, September 26, 2024 for cooperation in establishing these stations and other initiatives.
 Based on this agreement, the details of the specific cooperation are to be discussed between the Regional Bureau of Telecommunications (including the Okinawa Office of Telecommunications) and the JCBA or its respective regional councils.

• (*1)
  FM radio stations established temporarily by local governments to transmit disaster-related information to residents, or experimental test stations established for drilling purposes, in order to mitigate damage in the event of a disaster

• (*2)
  An association established to improve broadcasting ethics through mutual enlightenment and consultation among community broadcasters, promote the sound development and dissemination of community broadcasting by addressing common issues among community broadcasters, and contribute to regional development and public welfare

[Summary of the agreement]

• Support for the smooth establishment and operation of temporary disaster broadcast stations, etc., by local governments, etc., to transmit information to disaster victims and other people when a disaster has occurred or is likely to occur
• Cooperation in drills conducted by local governments to establish and operate temporary disaster broadcast stations, etc., during normal times, in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the cooperation system among the MIC, the JCBA, local governments and other organizations in the event of a disaster