Gov't to Step Up Disaster Responses, Mobilize 25,000 SDF Members

KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APR. 16: The government pledged Saturday to step up responses to the disasters caused by strong earthquakes that hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, planning to mobilize 25,000 members of the Self-Defense Forces for rescue and other operations. Infrastructure minister Keiichi Ishii said he has instructed an organization concerned with the construction of temporary housing units to make necessary preparation so it can respond as soon as affected local governments request such accommodation. Given that about 90,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Kumamoto alone after the series of quakes, Taro Kono, the Cabinet minister in charge of antidisaster measures, said the government will make sure emergency food equal to 900,000 servings, 1 ton of baby formula and 60,000 diapers for children will be delivered to those in need. Kono also said that because shops in affected areas are facing a shortage of drinking water and other essentials, "I've asked the farm and industry ministries to arrange for essential goods to reach supermarkets and convenience stores." Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said the same day that the air, ground and maritime defense forces set up an integrated unit to deal with the latest natural disasters, and that as of Saturday afternoon, about 15,000 SDF members were engaged in rescue and other operations aimed at helping evacuees and other residents affected by the disasters.
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APR. 16: The government pledged Saturday to step up responses to the disasters caused by strong earthquakes that hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, planning to mobilize 25,000 members of the Self-Defense Forces for rescue and other operations. Infrastructure minister Keiichi Ishii said he has instructed an organization concerned with the construction of temporary housing units to make necessary preparation so it can respond as soon as affected local governments request such accommodation. Given that about 90,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Kumamoto alone after the series of quakes, Taro Kono, the Cabinet minister in charge of antidisaster measures, said the government will make sure emergency food equal to 900,000 servings, 1 ton of baby formula and 60,000 diapers for children will be delivered to those in need. Kono also said that because shops in affected areas are facing a shortage of drinking water and other essentials, "I've asked the farm and industry ministries to arrange for essential goods to reach supermarkets and convenience stores." Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said the same day that the air, ground and maritime defense forces set up an integrated unit to deal with the latest natural disasters, and that as of Saturday afternoon, about 15,000 SDF members were engaged in rescue and other operations aimed at helping evacuees and other residents affected by the disasters.
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