2024-08-09 21:00:00
In response to the temporary information on the Nankai Trough earthquake announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency on the 8th, the local government in the Tokyo area is increasing vigilance, including strengthening the information collection system. Some beaches along the coast, although with the same number of people as usual, have also been affected, with local governments banning swimming and accommodation cancellations.
◆Yunohama Beach is still bustling with activity
Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture was crowded with people on the 9th. “I thought about giving up, but there was no warning, so I came,” said a 44-year-old man who came to the beach from Yokohama to swim with his family. “I was too worried, so I didn’t want to change my lifestyle.” .
Taichi Noda (52), representative of the City Beach Association, which consists of beach huts in the city, said in an interview with Tokyo Shimbun, “I want to know what will happen, but the number of customers has not changed.” According to Noda, the city government contacted on the 8th visited them, reviewed their preparedness, and checked evacuation routes and hazard maps for each beach hut. “I want to be fully prepared with the city,” he said with a determined look on his face.
At the same time, Hiratsuka City in the same prefecture banned swimming at Shonan Bellmare Hiratsuka Seaside Park from the 15th.
“Although the possibility of an earthquake is increasing, I cannot invite people,” said Yuko Suzuki (58), who runs the hotel “Ichiromaru” on the coast of Miura City. Accommodation reservations for the 10th, the first day of the three-day weekend, were canceled due to tsunami fears, and a number of inquiries were received, including “Can we evacuate immediately from the coast in front of (the hotel)?”
◆“Island areas should be prepared for immediate evacuation”
Since the evening of the 8th, the local government in the Tokyo area has stepped up information collection and dissemination, especially on islands facing the sea.
Governor Yuriko Koike participated in the Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Headquarters meeting via the Internet at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on the 8th.
Tokyo held a working group meeting on the evening of the 8th, and Governor Yuriko Koike, the head of the headquarters, issued a statement asking Tokyo residents to “confirm daily preparations again and be prepared to immediately evacuate the island area.”
In Niijima Village, where a 28-meter-high tsunami is expected in Tokyo, staff visited the homes of about 50 residents, including elderly people who had difficulty evacuating, and listened to their requests for evacuation methods. Providing information to tourists is also an issue, with the Oshima Town Disaster Prevention Office saying, “We call on tourist facilities to provide information on evacuation sites based on customer requests.”
In 23 wards, including Shinagawa and Edogawa wards, senior officials are discussing how to respond in the event of an outbreak. Adachi City has two staff members collecting information during the holidays. On its website, Ota City urged people to be prepared.
Chiba Prefecture, which has 18 coastal municipalities, is also confirming its disaster response measures. Tateyama City, which expects the prefecture’s largest tsunami to reach 11 meters, urged residents to prepare for evacuation, including charging backup cell phone batteries. Cesium City suddenly canceled the tsunami evacuation drill originally scheduled to be held on the city beach on the 9th. This is said to be a way to avoid activities on the coast.
Kanagawa Prefecture will strengthen its information collection system in the next week or so. Governor Kuroiwa asked prefectural residents to secure furniture and confirm evacuation routes.
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