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 Common Duct Development
as Lifeline Measures
In the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, damage to lifelines such as gas lines and water supply was severe, in addition to road damages, and took extended periods for recovery.
Promoting the development of common ducts with a high degree of earthquake resistance will help protect lifelines from earthquake damages.
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Wider disaster information is quickly generated
by utilizing satellite images
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Improving Management of
Road Disaster Prevention
In order to immediately and efficiently collect precise disaster information, information gathering that combines various methods is implemented. In particular, for major earthquakes in large urban areas, quick information gathering will be conducted utilizing a satellite images or helicopters, since significant damage can spread to wider areas. |
Aerial surveillance of the disaster area using helicopters help assess damages with visual evaluation, etc. |
Make pictures from disaster prevention helicopters
available |
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By monitoring disasters using fallen rocks sensors, CCTV cameras and weather eyes, disaster information is quickly disseminated from the information center through road information boards and the internet.
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Congestion caused by snowfall |
Snow removal |
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Securing Road Traffic in
Wintertime
As about 60% of land area of Japan is snowy and cold, it is of significant importance to secure safe road traffic in wintertime. Quick and efficient snow removal measures are implemented to save energy and labor. |
