Comprehensive training on the day of disaster prevention 11:47 on September 1 assuming a large earthquake of M7.3 directly under the capital
September 1st is “Disaster Prevention Day”. The government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill was conducted assuming an earthquake directly under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and confirmed the initial response of the government in case of serious damage.
The government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill assumed that a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 occurred in Tokyo's 23 wards at 7:00 am, and that the southern Kanto region, including the heart of Tokyo, was hit by intense shaking with a seismic intensity of 7 or 6 It was held in.
During the training, ministers gathered after walking from the dormitory to the Prime Minister's residence, and after 8 am, the “Emergency Countermeasures Headquarters” was set up to discuss the damage status and response policies.
We also held a video conference with Governor Morita from Chiba Prefecture, received reports on the damage situation and necessary support, and confirmed future responses and cooperation.
Furthermore, after determining the basic policy to give priority to lifesaving activities at the extraordinary cabinet and to maintain the functions of the capital based on a predetermined plan, Prime Minister Abe held a press conference, We communicated the government's response status and policies, and called for evacuation to a safe place and taking calm action.
After that, Prime Minister Abe visited the disaster prevention drill jointly conducted in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture by 3 prefectures in the Kanto region and 5 designated cities.
Visiting Prime Minister Abe's disaster drill
On the first day of “Disaster Prevention Day”, Prime Minister Abe visited the disaster prevention drill in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture and participated in the disaster volunteer center management training.
Prime Minister Abe visited the disaster prevention drill venue jointly held by nine local governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture, assuming that a direct earthquake occurred in the northwestern part of Chiba on the morning of 1st.
The training was held in the coastal area of Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, and Prime Minister Abe first observed a helicopter and boat rescue to help people who fall from the coastal boat into the sea.
We also participated in volunteer center management training, such as accepting volunteers in the affected areas. Training takes place until noon.