Key Facts
• At 10:00 PM on September 13, Shiraoi Town issued an evacuation order (Level 4).
• Affected areas include 4,126 households and 7,164 residents across five districts.
• Specific districts impacted:
– Hagino: 1,276 households (2,331 people)
– Takeura: 1,156 households (1,831 people)
– Kojohama: 784 households (1,419 people)
– Midorigaoka: 347 households (662 people)
– Ishiyama: 563 households (921 people)
• The evacuation order is due to risks of flooding and landslides.
• Residents in hazardous areas must evacuate immediately to designated safe locations.
• Level 4 is the second-highest alert level, urging preemptive evacuation before Level 5.
• Local authorities emphasize completing evacuation before disaster escalation.
• Latest updates are available via municipal websites and the TBS NEWS DIG app.
Summary
An evacuation order (Level 4) was issued in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, at 10:00 PM on September 13, affecting 4,126 households and 7,164 residents across five districts. The order was prompted by potential flooding and landslide risks. Residents in hazardous areas, including Hagino, Takeura, Kojohama, Midorigaoka, and Ishiyama, are urged to evacuate immediately to designated safe locations. Level 4 alerts are critical, requiring action before the highest Level 5 warnings. Authorities stress the importance of completing evacuations promptly to avoid delays during emergencies. For real-time updates, residents are advised to check municipal websites or use the TBS NEWS DIG app.
