Tokyo local government to build network of bomb shelters in case of missile strikes
Illustrative photo: a network of bomb shelters will be built in Tokyo in case of missile strikes (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
The Tokyo local government has decided to create underground shelters in the city to protect residents from missile attacks, according to Yomiuri.
Local authorities plan to build 56,000 secure spaces to shelter the population in the event of an attack. However, if attacks persist or become more intense, these spaces may be overcrowded and unable to ensure the safety of all people.
In addition to water and food supplies, they will be equipped with ventilation equipment, emergency power sources, communication tools, etc., to provide the possibility of a prolonged stay.
Since the construction of underground shelters is costly, running into hundreds of millions of yen, and it will be challenging to install them throughout Tokyo, the city government hopes that the private sector will also develop underground shelters. For example, companies may build underground spaces in their buildings that can be used as shelters when constructed.
Building underground shelters in Tokyo is expensive, and it will be difficult to place them throughout the capital. The government hopes that the private sector will assist in this matter. For instance, companies can construct underground spaces in their buildings that could be utilized as shelters in the event of an attack.
Construction of bomb shelters program in Japan
Earlier, we reported that Japan plans to build bomb shelters for the residents of Okinawa in case of a military conflict near Taiwan.
Tokyo reacted after mayors of local municipalities requested the government to protect residents from possible military actions near Taiwan.
