Pharmacist Hiroko Ito is a specialist in disaster management for the Oita Pharmaceutical Association. She also helped launch Kyushu’s first Mobile Pharmacy service, which has assisted during major disasters in the region.

At the ready: Disaster preparedness pro Hiroko Ito says to take your medication handbook with you if you ever need to evacuate your home.
At the ready: Disaster preparedness pro Hiroko Ito says to take your medication handbook with you if you ever need to evacuate your home.

1. What’s your role at the Oita Pharmaceutical Association?