【津波つなみ警報けいほう】石破いしば首相しゅしょう「高台たかだいや避難ひなんビル 安全あんぜんな場所ばしょに避難ひなんを」

Prime Minister Ishiba told reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office around 10:20 a.m., “At around 8:25 a.m. today, there was a magnitude 8 earthquake with its epicenter near the Kamchatka Peninsula.”

A magnitude 7 earthquake has occurred, and as a result of this earthquake, a tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Wakayama Prefecture, with tsunamis of up to about 3 meters expected in some areas.

On top of that, he explained, The government had set up an Information Liaison Office in the Crisis Management Center of the Prime Ministers Office at 8:37 a.m. and was responding, but with the issuance of the tsunami warning, it was reorganized into the Prime Ministers Office Liaison Office at 9:40 a.m., and is working to assess the damage situation.

Be careful of the second and third waves: Even after the first tsunami arrives, the second or third waves can sometimes be larger when they reach land.

I would like everyone to pay close attention to information regarding the tsunami and not leave safe places until the warning is lifted, he said.

Evacuate immediately to higher ground, evacuation buildings, or other safe places. At 9:43 a.m., I instructed three things: to provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding tsunamis and evacuations, to thoroughly implement measures to prevent damage such as evacuating residents, and to quickly grasp the extent of the damage. I also instructed that, under the policy of putting human life first, the government as a whole should work closely with local governments and make every effort to prevent damage, he said.

On top of that, I have received reports that, as of now, human and material damages are still being confirmed, but the government is continuing to make every possible effort in its response.

He said, People in areas where an alert has been issued should immediately evacuate to a safe place such as high ground or an evacuation building.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Tsunami warning for everyone in the region. Everyone in areas where a tsunami warning has been issued should immediately evacuate to a safe place such as higher ground or an evacuation building.

He said, This is a tsunami warning for everyone, including those who live there, those who are staying there, and those who are there for leisure or other reasons.

On top of that, he said, Even after a tsunami arrives, the second or third waves can be even larger, so please pay close attention to tsunami information and do not leave a safe place until the warning is lifted.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: No reports of human or material damage at this time. At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, We have received reports that a 30-centimeter tsunami was observed in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, at 10:30 a.m.

People in areas where warnings have been issued should immediately evacuate to a safe place such as higher ground or an evacuation building.

We have not received any reports of human or material damage at this time, he said.

We are currently using helicopters from the police, fire department, Self-Defense Forces, Japan Coast Guard, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to assess the damage in the affected areas.

We will promptly grasp the full extent of the damage, and if any damage is confirmed, we will swiftly engage in emergency disaster response measures. At this point, I have received reports that there is no damage to lifelines.

In terms of transportation, it has been reported that three sections of three expressway routes are closed, 41 railway lines operated by 17 companies have suspended operations, and the runway at Sendai Airport is currently closed.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: No Abnormalities Reported at Nuclear Facilities At a press conference this morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, At this point, we have received reports that there is no information about damage at sea.

We have not received any reports of abnormalities at nuclear facilities at this time, he said.