Asian Games Plans Evacuation Measures
Organizers of the Asian Games and Asian Para Games are preparing evacuation plans for athletes and officials staying in temporary container houses and a cruise ship at Nagoya Port, with around 20,000 participants and related personnel expected to visit Aichi Prefecture during the 23-day competition period beginning September 19. (News On Japan)
NAGOYA - Organizers of the Asian Games and Asian Para Games are preparing evacuation plans for participants staying in temporary accommodations across Aichi Prefecture. Around 20,000 athletes and officials are expected to visit the region for the 23-day event starting September 19. Disaster preparedness is crucial due to Japan's ongoing vulnerability to earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters.
About 200 container houses and a cruise ship moored at Nagoya Port have been designated as major accommodations, providing shelter for approximately 6,000 people. If a typhoon is announced, all occupants are instructed to evacuate to nearby elevated buildings before being transported by bus to designated public facilities. The cruise ship, capable of hosting 4,000 people, will follow evacuation orders from the Japan Coast Guard and anchor offshore if necessary. Several days' worth of drinking water and food have been stockpiled for emergencies.
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