Typhoon No. 10 approaching Elderly people gather at the evacuation center Okinawa Minamidaito Village September 4th 17:35
In Minamidaito Village, Okinawa Prefecture, where Typhoon No. 10 is approaching, evacuation orders were issued and elderly people began to gather at evacuation centers.
Minamidaito Village has issued an evacuation order to the entire area of the village at 1 pm, as there is a fear of storm damage due to the approach of the typhoon.
After that, people began to gather at the multi-purpose exchange center, which is an evacuation center, and the staff of the village confirmed the physical condition of the people who visited the entrance at the entrance as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, and encouraged the disinfection of hands. ..
According to the village, until now there were only about 20 people coming to the evacuation shelter due to typhoons, but this time around 100 people are supposed to come and emergency food is prepared more than usual. is.
An 87-year-old woman who evacuated said, "I've been in Minamidaitomura since I was born, and I've been experiencing typhoons many times, but I'm afraid that the power of this time might cause my home to fly. It's more important to feel secure now than the fear of corona."
Ryoji Aragaki, Deputy Mayor of Minamidaito Village, said, ``This typhoon is the largest force in the past and we are preparing for a large number of people to come. We are also taking measures against the new coronavirus, so please rest assured, I want you to evacuate while it is bright."