Defense Minister Kono “First 72 hours to do everything to save lives” October 14th 13:40
At the defense ministerial executive meeting held after the damage caused by Typhoon No.19, Defense Minister Kono stated that lifesaving is important for the first 72 hours.
In response to the damage caused by Typhoon No. 19, the Ministry of Defense received a request for dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces from 10 prefectures in Tokyo, and was involved in rescue operations with 31,000 people. We are involved in activities such as removing debris.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Defense held a relevant executive meeting on the morning of the 14th, and Defense Minister Kono said, “Lifesaving is very important for the first 72 hours, so please focus on it.” I ordered.
On top of that, Minister Kono said, “Some new rivers have been destroyed, and it seems that it will be a long-term battle. "I want you to be able to respond to"