Reported 12 months ago
FoE Japan's Naoka Mitsuta pointed out the lack of safe shelters for residents during nuclear disasters following the Noto earthquake, revealing flaws in Japan's 'Atomic Disaster Response Policy'. The earthquake damaged roads in the 30km radius around nuclear plants, hindering evacuation efforts. The evacuation system faced challenges as buses couldn't operate on damaged roads, leaving residents stranded. Moreover, housing conditions made in-place radiation protection difficult, highlighting the government's inadequate disaster plans. The escalating disaster raised concerns over the safety of both in-place and external evacuation measures.
Source: YAHOO