Governor Morita, Chiba requesting Prime Minister Abe to designate a severe disaster September 18th 18:20
Governor Morita from Chiba Prefecture, who has been severely damaged by Typhoon No. 15 due to the continuing large-scale power outage, met with Prime Minister Abe and asked for it to be designated as a “severe disaster” early.
Governor Morita from Chiba Prefecture met with Prime Minister Abe at the Prime Minister's office on the 18th and handed over the request.
In the request, Governor Morita appealed that "record storms have caused power outages and water outages over a long period of time, and have a very serious impact on citizens' lives and industrial activities."
He said that “support by the government is indispensable for relieving the anxiety of the disaster victims” and called for the early designation of the cost of the local government for recovery as a “severe disaster” supported by the government.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe said that “the country is responding with speed and full power”.
After the meeting, Governor Morita told reporters, “We believe that you will be given a positive talk about the designation of a catastrophic disaster and that it will be designated. , You can't do without national cooperation. "
Prior to this, Governor Morita met with the second-level secretary general at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters and asked for cooperation, while the second-level secretary-general promised “designation of a catastrophic disaster. You can engage in recovery with peace of mind. "