Cooperation for disaster prevention between local autonomous disaster prevention organizations in Tokyo and public elementary schools were clarified. Interviews were conducted with the principal of three elementary schools in three districts of Tokyo that were designated to be used as shelters, and as bases for rescue operations at a time of catastrophic calamity. Results indicated that the shelters might not be promptly established at a time of a disaster, and that stockpiles of emergency materials were insufficient. Interactions had taken place between the autonomous disaster prevention organization and all the schools, but shelter management training between the school and the local area had not been conducted. The results of this study indicated the need for cooperative events, such as emergency shelter management simulation training and for strengthening cooperation between local resident and the school.
