Takaichi participates in simulated earthquake drill on Disaster Prevention Day
This year's annual drill simulated a scenario in which a 8.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Tokachi in Hokkaido at around 7 a.m.
On Disaster Prevention Day, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took part in a simulated earthquake drill that imagined a major 8.3-magnitude quake striking off the coast of Hokkaido, with tsunami heights potentially reaching 30 meters and fatalities estimated at 199,000 in one scenario. The emergency response headquarters, led by Takaichi, received updates from governor offices in Hokkaido and Aomori.
The drill prompted Takaichi to urge the public to evacuate to safe locations. Following the exercise, she visited Atsugi to witness another joint disaster prevention drill involving multiple municipalities and to undergo CPR training.
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