To consider the use of helicopters to understand the damage caused by the power failure of Typhoon No.15 October 17, 22:58
Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 15 last month, a working group of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry that verifies the response to the large-scale power outage that continued in Chiba Prefecture was held, and helicopters and drones were We decided to consider using it in the future.
The second meeting held by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry was attended by 10 members including experts on disaster prevention and electricity.
Among them, in response to a power outage due to Typhoon No. 15 last month, TEPCO initially showed an inaccurate recovery outlook without understanding the full extent of the damage, so in order to quickly grasp the situation, drones, helicopters, We confirmed that we would consider using satellite photos in the future.
It was also pointed out that the fact that TEPCO asked the SDF to strengthen its support was six days after the outbreak of a large-scale power outage was a factor behind the recovery, despite the severe damage caused by fallen trees. In the future, we will discuss the standards that the SDF will request.
In addition, even if TEPCO received support from personnel and power supply cars from other electric power companies, it was introduced that it was not used efficiently and that the acceptance system was insufficient. It was.
The committee members expressed their opinions such as “We need to look back on the initial internal structure of TEPCO”. The working group will continue to meet regularly to compile reports within the year.