“Evacuation is full” In one third of the Tamagawa River basin

“Evacuation area is full” Oct. 29 at 17:16 in one third of the Tamagawa River basin

In Tokyo where the population is concentrated, it is a new issue of “shortage of shelters”. When Typhoon No. 19 approached, 13 of the municipalities in the Tama River basin where the flood occurred in Tokyo's 23 wards, the evacuation area was full and residents could not enter, so another evacuation I understood that I was taking action to move it to the place.

NHK covered the situation of the evacuation center when Typhoon No. 19 approached Tokyo's 23 wards and the flooded city along the Tama River, including 37 local governments.

As a result, it was found that the total number of people evacuated to evacuation centers was more than 176,500. According to experts, the number of evacuees in Tokyo was the largest in the last few decades. It is possible.

Under these circumstances, it was found that 13 local governments (35%) were in a situation where residents were not able to enter because the evacuation center was full or the parking lot was full, and they were moving to another evacuation center. It was.

These measures were taken by Setagaya Ward, Ota Ward, Katsushika Ward, Hachioji City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Kanie City, Ome City, Hamura City, Akishima City, Tama City, Inagi City and Fussa City.

In addition, many local governments opened additional shelters or expanded their shelter space, which led to confusion as a result of the evacuation of many residents.

Prof. Motoyuki Ushiyama of Shizuoka University, who is familiar with evacuation of residents, said, “In a large city with a large population, it has been revealed that it is practically difficult to accept all residents at evacuation centers. "It is necessary to carefully consider how to evacuate each person by carrying out an" evacuation triage "to think about someone in advance".

Expert "Evacuation Triage"

Regarding the fact that more than 170,000 people have evacuated to shelters in Tokyo, Professor Ushiyama Motoyama of Shizuoka University, who specializes in disaster prevention, said, “The number of evacuees is considerably larger than in recent disasters, and many people are active. It shows that she was evacuated. "

Regarding the large number of evacuees, there was a growing interest in disasters due to damage from Typhoon No. 15 in Chiba Prefecture, etc., “planned suspension” was implemented, and it was a holiday, so it was necessary to worry about going to work or going to school We analyzed that there were multiple factors such as the absence of

Regarding the fact that there were a series of cases where shelters were forced to move, “In a large city with a large population, it became clear that it was practically difficult to accept all residents at shelters. "Need people need to think carefully about how to evacuate each person by conducting an" evacuation triage "in which someone thinks in advance."

On the other hand, what should Tokyo residents do?

Professor Ushiyama says that it is important to secure as much refuge as possible.

In addition to asking people to evacuate to relatives, friends and acquaintances who will not be flooded even if the river is flooded, consult with them on a daily basis so that if you live in an apartment, you can evacuate to the upper floor of the same building. This is also effective.

In addition, it is important to store water, food, and a simple toilet so that you can spend several days until the water is drawn even if the surrounding area is flooded.

Fuchu Insufficient evacuation center 16 full

Tokyo Fuchu City, which is expected to flood about one third of the city due to the flooding of the Tama River, is full of 16 out of 37 evacuation shelters established in Typhoon No. 19, and the lack of evacuation shelters has become an issue It was.

Fuchu City issued an evacuation advisory to approximately 95,000 people living in the area where flooding is expected on the 12th of this month when Typhoon No. 19 approached. Established.

However, more citizens gathered than expected, and 11 places became full and were no longer accepted.

For this reason, in addition to urgently evacuating 13 city facilities, the city's schools, local chambers of commerce, and Fuchu prisons will be increased to 37 locations, and officials will be informed via official SNS. I took action.

According to the city, about 8280 people were evacuated from the morning of the 12th to the 13th, but 16 out of 37 places were full and some people returned to their homes without entering the evacuation center. .

Fuchu City has issued an evacuation advisory in the event of a disaster, or has opened a evacuation center for the first time, and it is assumed that about one third of the city will be flooded. The fact that there is not enough space is highlighted.

In the future, the city will call on the private sector to secure shelter in the city.

Mr. Shigeru Sekine, Director of the Fuchu City Disaster Prevention Crisis Management Section, says, “I want to secure a refuge by asking the private sector in the city first because I think it will become severe when the place to escape is far away.”

Fuchu Prison is also a refuge

Of these, Fuchu Prison received a request from the city to open the facility as an evacuation center on the 12th of this month, approximately 2 hours before Fuchu City issued an evacuation advisory.

Fuchu Prison prepared tatami mats and blankets in the gymnasium and opened an evacuation center at 8 pm about an hour later. About 20 people were evacuated overnight.

The city and prison signed an agreement to open prison facilities in the event of a disaster four years ago, and this was the first time this was in operation.

According to the Ministry of Justice, Kumamoto Prison actually accepted evacuees during the Kumamoto Earthquake three years ago, and this time Typhoon No. 19 accepted evacuees at four correctional facilities such as Fuchu Prison and Tokyo Detention Center. is.

Nobuyuki Takeda, General Manager of Fuchu Prison, said, “I want to further deepen cooperation with the city so that we can respond appropriately as a prison in the event of a disaster.”

Those who evacuated

A man who spent time at the evacuated shelter said, “I was surprised when I arrived at the elementary school in the evacuation center at around 4 pm. I finally had enough space to lie down in the aisle and spent the whole night. Those who came later were refused. I want more shelters. "