Typhoon No. 19 “Designated emergency disaster” designated for life reconstruction support Government Oct. 18 7:22

As a result of the devastating damage caused by Typhoon No. 19, the government decided on the Cabinet to designate it as a `` special emergency disaster '' on the 18th, and special measures will be taken for victims who cannot perform necessary administrative procedures such as renewing their driver's license. I want to help you and help you rebuild your life and belief.

Following the devastating damage caused by Typhoon No. 19, Prime Minister Abe visited the disaster-affected areas in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures on the 17th and attended the government's emergency disaster response headquarters meeting on the 18th. Clarified the idea of ​​deciding to be designated as a “special emergency disaster”.

In the case of specific emergency disasters, the Great East Japan Earthquake or the heavy rain in the West of last year has been designated so far, and if designated, the valid period can be extended even after the renewal period of the driver's license, or if it falls into debt excess However, bankruptcy procedures will not be started for a certain period.

As the government has been concerned about the flood damage caused by river inundation in this disaster and the impact on the lives and economic activities of the victims will be prolonged, We would like to help victims who are unable to carry out the necessary administrative procedures with special measures, and to help rebuild their lives and behavior.