Consideration of designation of "specific emergency disaster" by Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan Kyushu Heavy Rain July 7 12:00
At the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said, “We will continue to work toward the recovery and reconstruction of the disaster-stricken areas as soon as possible while considering the designation of “specific emergency disasters” in order to continue to promote disaster emergency measures together with the government. He said that he would consider designating a “specific emergency disaster” to which special administrative measures would be applied to rebuild the lives of the victims.
In addition, "Because the rainy season front is predicted to stagnate until around 9th, there is a possibility that it will rain heavily tomorrow in a wide range from western Japan to eastern Japan. Even a small amount of rainfall can cause a disaster, so please continue to pay attention to the information from the local governments and be cautious of sediment-related disasters and river floods."
In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga reported that “there are some factories that have been temporarily suspended, but there has been no significant impact on the supply chain so far. We will continue to collect information in a polite manner and take necessary measures promptly, such as SME support measures, depending on the future situation."
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus at evacuation centers, "We received reports that at the evacuation centers currently reported, efforts such as health management, hygiene management, and securing space for people with fever are generally carried out. In order to improve the living environment of the victims as much as possible, we will continue to take all possible measures against infectious diseases in cooperation with local governments, such as the supply of necessary materials and materials."