Damage to 400 companies inundated by industrial park due to high waves of typhoon Yokohama 12 September, 16:53
In an industrial estate in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, where a large amount of seawater has flowed in due to the impact of Typhoon No. 15, it seems that about 400 companies have been damaged.
In the industrial park in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, facing Tokyo Bay, over 10 squares of seawalls were destroyed by high waves caused by typhoon No. 15 and flooded for about 4 square kilometers.
Assuming that the city is inundated in about 750 buildings of about 400 companies, the fire department and staff in Kanazawa Ward started to investigate the actual situation of damage around the factory and office from the 12th.
Employees listened to employees and measured the height of the seawater, and investigated the state of damage. Of these, in companies with offices near the revetment, seawater was pushed up to the second floor, building There was a lot of damage, such as breaking the wall.
In addition, a company that collects and transports waste has been unable to use all 20 transport vehicles, such as trucks being washed away into seawater and entering the factory for wrecking.
President Takahiro Sato said, “I don't know what to start with. I rented a car and managed it so as not to bother my business partners.”
The survey targets approximately 650 companies, and it is expected that it will take more than a week to get a complete picture of the damage.