In response to this heavy rain, the government held a related ministerial meeting, and Prime Minister Kan said that the situation where a large-scale disaster could occur will continue, and tried to collect information from each minister with human life first, and the disaster We instructed them to respond with the utmost tension, such as ensuring that they are ready to respond immediately in the event of an outbreak.
At the relevant ministerial meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato, and Minister of State for Disaster Management Tanahashi attended.
Among them, Prime Minister Suga said, "It is raining very heavily mainly in western Japan, and there is a possibility that heavy rain will continue in a wide range mainly in western Japan for a long period of time until next week. We need to be very vigilant, as the situation will continue to occur where and when it occurs. "
On top of that, "The government will set up a specific disaster countermeasures headquarters and work as one to respond. Each minister strives to collect information based on the policy of putting human life first, and is fully prepared to respond immediately in the event of a disaster. I would like you to secure the system and work closely with local governments and related organizations to respond with the utmost tension. "
He called on the people to pay attention to evacuation information and meteorological information, and to be vigilant against sediment-related disasters, inundation of low land, and flooding and flooding of rivers.
In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "Avoid going out unnecessarily and urgently, keep away from dangerous places such as rivers and waterways, and if you feel any danger, evacuate without hesitation and save your life as soon as possible. I want you to take action. "