As a large and extremely strong typhoon No. 16 is expected to approach the Izu Islands over the weekend, the government will hold a meeting by related ministries and agencies on the 28th to advise local governments on evacuation decisions and cooperate closely. I confirmed the policy to go.
At a warning meeting of related ministries and agencies held in the Cabinet Office, a person in charge of the Japan Meteorological Agency explained the current outlook that Typhoon No. 16 will approach the Izu Islands with a very strong force around October 1st this Friday. ..
He also reported that depending on the course of the typhoon, there is a risk of storms and heavy rains on the Pacific side of eastern Japan and northern Japan in addition to the Izu Islands, so caution is required.
Subsequently, the Ministry of Defense, the National Police Agency, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, etc. reported on the status of preparations.
During the meeting, the Minister of State for Disaster Management Tanahashi said, "I would like the relevant ministries and agencies to secure a sufficient system, actively alert local governments and give advice on evacuation decisions, and cooperate closely. In addition, we request that people in areas close to the course of the typhoon be prepared in advance, such as fixing things that are easy to fly, as well as checking stockpiles, evacuation shelters, and evacuation routes. "