Defense Minister Kono "Self-Defense Forces use a helicopter to save lives and guide isolated people" Oct. 13, 11:20
Defense Minister Kono told reporters in the Ministry of Defense, “About 18 Self-Defense Forces personnel were rescued on the scene and isolated residents in response to requests for disaster dispatch at 18 locations in 7 prefectures. In addition, we have dispatched liaisons to 252 locations, including local governments and TEPCO. "
On top of that, Kono said, “We are currently inspecting the situation from the sky with helicopters and drones, and we introduced 25 helicopters with lifting devices, mainly in the Chikuma River and Abukuma River, and were isolated. I would like to help the people who were there.
On the 14th, Minister Kono announced that he would cancel the scheduled Self-Defense Force observation ceremony in consideration of damage and other conditions.