Instructions by the Prime Minister Regarding the Earthquake Centered in the Adjacent Sea of Tokara Islands (16:17)

[Provisional translation]

1. Assess the state of affairs regarding damages as soon as possible.
2. Act in close coordination with local governments and, under the principle of prioritizing human life above all else, spare no effort in our emergency disaster responses, with the Government acting as one.
3. Provide information to the public regarding evacuation damages, etc., in a timely and appropriate manner.