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Drill for tsunami evacuation by car conducted in Hokkaido, northern Japan
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points The scenario involved a significant tsunami threat, prompting the need for emergency evacuation procedures. From Sapporo: A drill was conducted to practice evacuation by car in the event of a major tsunami warning.
From Sapporo: A drill was conducted to practice evacuation by car in the event of a major tsunami warning. The scenario involved a significant tsunami threat, prompting the need for emergency evacuation procedures.
The drill took place in Tomakomai, with police overseeing the exercise. It occurred on a Tuesday, according to reports.
Further details about the drill, including its outcomes and specific participants, are available from the source. The exercise aimed to prepare for a potential tsunami emergency, using cars as a means of evacuation.
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