Asama volcano eruption sharing information on impacts, etc.Gunma Prefecture Disaster Alert Headquarters Meeting 8 August, 11:17
Following the eruption of Mt. Asama, Gunma Prefecture held a disaster alert headquarters meeting with executives and related organizations on the morning of the 8th to share information on the impact of the eruption.
The Gunma Prefecture Disaster Warning Headquarters, which was established in response to the eruption of Mt. Asama, held an emergency meeting for information sharing from 8:30 am on the 8th, and approximately 30 people in charge of executives of each department, police and the Self-Defense Forces, etc. Attended.
First, Mitsuyoshi Yokomuro Crisis Management Director of Gunma Prefecture instructed “Be careful about the information released by the Meteorological Agency and share information with the citizens of the prefecture to ensure safety. Did.
After that, the meeting was held privately, and according to the prefecture, it was confirmed that up to 25 residents and tourists were temporarily evacuated and a small amount of volcanic ash fell in the prefecture due to the eruption. This means that information on the closure of prefectural roads and toll roads was reported.
According to the prefecture, the toll road has been closed at 10:00 am, but it is still closed on some of the roads managed by Naganohara Town and Tsumagoi Village.
In addition, information such as injuries is not included at 7:00 am, but it means that we are proceeding to check if there is any impact on agriculture.
After the meeting, Governor Yamamoto said, “I don't have any information about the damage so far, so I am safe, but I want to keep track of the situation without any caution”.