Prime Minister Abe visits Miyagi and Fukushima today damaged by typhoon 5:10 on October 17
To understand the damage caused by Typhoon No. 19, Prime Minister Abe visited the affected areas in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, where major damage was caused by river flooding, and found out the situation of the flooded areas and shelters We will visit and listen to local requests.
Following the tremendous damage caused by Typhoon No. 19, Prime Minister Abe said at the meeting of the government's emergency disaster response headquarters held on the 16th, `` Visit the site of the disaster area, grasp the damage situation, “I want to hear the requests of local governments directly,” and revealed the idea of visiting the disaster areas in Miyagi and Fukushima on the 17th.
Prime Minister Abe visited Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture and Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture, where major damage was caused by the flooding of the Abukuma River, etc. We will listen to specific requests from disaster victims and local governments.
The government intends to support the affected area and the victims financially, such as by providing assistance when the affected local governments reduce or reduce their own medical expenses. From time to time, we will provide the necessary financial support and organize a supplementary budget plan for this year.