Key Facts
• August 6: Information Liaison Office set up at Prime Minister’s Crisis Management Center.
• August 8, 5:00 AM: Upgraded to Liaison Office at Prime Minister’s Office.
• Heavy rain emergency warning issued for Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
• Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized ensuring smooth evacuation and disaster response.
• Citizens in affected areas urged to prioritize safety, sometimes by staying in place.
• Government committed to comprehensive measures for public safety and disaster management.
Summary
In response to a heavy rain emergency warning in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Prime Minister Ishiba has upgraded the Information Liaison Office, initially established on August 6, to a Liaison Office at the Prime Minister’s Office as of August 8, 5:00 AM. The government is focusing on disaster response, public safety, and smooth evacuation. Ishiba urged residents in affected areas to prioritize safety, even if it means staying in place. The government remains committed to ensuring comprehensive disaster management.
