Miyagi Prefectural Governor requesting diplomatic measures to be strengthened and designated as a severe disaster
Governor Murai in Miyagi Prefecture requested the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane, who visited the site to observe the damage caused by Typhoon No. 19, to strengthen drainage measures in flooded areas and promptly designate this disaster as a severe disaster. Did.
Governor Murai of Miyagi Prefecture handed over a request to the government to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane who visited the prefectural office for an inspection of the damage caused by Typhoon # 19.
The request form stipulates to strengthen drainage measures in areas where inundation continues, such as Marumori and Ogo, and to take measures to reduce the financial burden on prefectures and municipalities by quickly designating this disaster as a severe disaster. The
In response, Minister Akabane explained that the number of drainage pump cars in Marumori Town has increased to six, up to the 13th. I want to make a good report to the Prime Minister. "
After the meeting, Governor Murai told reporters that "the government has taken the indication that they want to take a solid response promptly."
After that, Akabane headed to Ogo-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, where the Yoshida River embankment broke down.