Promoting both structural and non-structural measures integrally and systematically by establishing joint committees of river administrators, prefectures and municipalities:

The MLIT, as the river administrator, municipalities and other relevant organizations responsible for flood defence activities and issuance of evacuation orders will establish a Joint Committee to share information on current flood risks as well as DRR actions and problems; set objectives to be attained within around 5 years; and draw up a practical local action plan based on the characteristics of the region.
The Joint Committee will also follow-up on the progress annually in order to enhance flood-consciousness. Accordingly, all relevant organizations will proceed with their actions, involving residents, and check progress regularly in order to rebuild flood-conscious societies throughout whole local communities.