Tokyo Gas's first storm and flood disaster response drill Assuming flooding of rivers July 31 15:23
Due to the succession of heavy rain disasters, Tokyo Gas conducted the first training to deal with wind and flood damage, and confirmed the procedures for gathering damage information assuming a flood of rivers.
Tokyo Gas has conducted drills assuming a huge earthquake every year, but since disasters due to typhoons and heavy rains are increasing, we have conducted drills to deal with wind and flood damage.
On the 31st, about 50 people, including President Takashi Uchida, gathered in the emergency response room at the head office, which will be used during a disaster.
Then, assuming that a fierce typhoon landed in the metropolitan area and flooded the Tama River and Arakawa, we will collect information on how damage is being done to equipment and gas supply, and arrange procedures for restoration workers. I confirmed.
According to Tokyo Gas, it is necessary to be prepared for situations such as floods that cause flooded water to enter the underground conduits that deliver gas to homes and the like, which will hinder supply.
Mr. Yasushi Yonemura, General Manager of Tokyo Gas, said, “The risk of storm and flood damage is increasing year by year due to heavy rains in various parts of Japan. I want to create an environment where people can use gas safely without any training.” It was.