The explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto following the July earthquake has brought post-evacuation measures to prevent secondary damage into focus as an issue. Retailers are reviewing their manuals to strengthen safety procedures.
The explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto that occurred after the July Kumamoto earthquake highlighted issues surrounding secondary damage after evacuation. Companies are now being called on to ensure safety thoroughly.
Retailers are revising their manuals to improve the safety of commercial facilities used as evacuation sites. The specific revisions and their scope of application are detailed in the full article.
The incident shows that re-entry after evacuation and the prevention of secondary damage at facilities during disasters have come to be recognized as important issues. The companies' responses will be closely watched as measures to prevent a recurrence.