Municipalities in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures that have observed a maximum seismic intensity of 6 or higher in response to this earthquake have opened evacuation centers.

According to the Soma City Hall in Fukushima Prefecture, which observed a seismic intensity of over 6, dozens of people have been evacuated by opening evacuation centers at the 1st and 2nd gymnasiums of "Sports Arena Soma" in Nakamura, Soma City. That is.



According to the staff of the facility, after the earthquake, people who want to evacuate visit the facility one after another, and about 30 groups have been evacuated by 1 pm.



This facility is designated as an evacuation facility in the city, and city hall officials are bringing supplies such as food and blankets to the gymnasium.

Opened shelters in 5 municipalities in Miyagi prefecture

According to Miyagi Prefecture, as of 0:45 am, shelters have been opened in Shiogama City, Shiroishi City, Shichigahama Town, Yamamoto Town, and Zao Town.