A ministerial meeting on Typhoon No. 8 was held, and Prime Minister Suga instructed people living in Tohoku, Kanto Koshin, and Hokuriku to collect information with human life first and to secure an immediate response. He called for action to save lives.
At a ministerial meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 28th, Prime Minister Suga said, "Typhoon No. 8 landed near Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This is the first typhoon landing and landed in Miyagi Prefecture. This is the first time since the statistics started in 1951. "
In addition, he instructed, "At present, no major damage has been confirmed due to the typhoon, but each minister should continue to strive to collect information with human life first, ensure a firm readiness, and respond with a sense of tension." Did.
And for people living in Tohoku, Kanto Koshin, and Hokuriku, pay close attention to the latest weather information and evacuation information, saying that there is a risk of heavy rain locally in the future. We warned against flooding and flooding of rivers, storms, and high waves, and called for action to save lives as soon as possible.
In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "In recent years, large-scale damage caused by repeated heavy rains and typhoons has occurred almost every year. Typhoons are expected to hit in the beginning of autumn, and people usually have hazard maps and evacuation. First, I would like you to confirm the evacuation route and pay attention to the typhoon information. "