(Typhoon 6) From Okinawa Prefecture’s Disaster Prevention Headquarters, Governor Denny Tamaki warns, “Take action quickly before the danger sets in!” (31my26)

Splendor of Okinawa: Philippine Ground Orchid, roadside Uruma 16my26

In the face of Typhoon 6 nearing the Okinawa region, on the morning of 30 May, the first Disaster Prevention Headquarters Meeting (chair: Governor Denny Tamaki) was held. 


At the meeting, it was confirmed that a typhoon would be near the Okinawa region from 1-2 June and that there would be the possibility of high and extremely strong winds, and alarm-level rain. 


Governor Tamaki requested that prior preparations be made and non-essential and non-urgent outdoor activities be avoided, urging, “We would urge people living in areas where damage is feared to evacuate quickly before harm becomes imminent.” He further added that they should act,  prioritizing action to preserve their lives.


At the meeting, the Okinawa Meteorological Observatory reported that, in the regions of Okinawa and Miyako Islands, it was sternly warning of fierce winds, and in the regions of Yaeyama and Daito Island, it would be necessary to beware of fierce winds as well.

　

Also, on 29 May, the Weather Bureau set up risk  levels from  1 to 5 to respond to the risk. It also introduced the start of issuing new disaster prevention weather reports.  It further informed the meeting that, in addition to requesting evacuation measures in leveled responses to heavy rain, landslide disasters, and high tides,  future reports would include high winds and waves


Governor Tamaki warned of high winds necessitating his request that his prefecture’s people secure electricity,  lighting equipment, and food stores in preparation for occurrences of power  and water outages, tie down moveable objects, and clear out drainage gutters and such before the winds become high.


The governor also urged that local hazard maps be confirmed to prepare for disaster and that tourists scheduled for marine leisure outings confirm the latest weather reports. But above all, he urged that personal safety be the priority in all activities.


As for the Headquarters directives, they stressed items such as confirming  diligently the grasp of the weather situation, prioritizing the guarantee of safety for citizens and employees in the actual situation, and coming to grips with the coordination of municipal organizations. 


Referring to the linear rain belt phenomenon that occurred on 23 May on Okinawa Island, the meeting requested that it be  borne totally in mind to prepare to take measures in advance on roadways that may collapse.


Original Japanese article: Ryukyu Shimpo, published Saturday 30 May 2026 at 13:11.

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/6119a04dd3b9f148b7e704fd052057a06f773231


Denny in the News: Denny Tamaki is the governor of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. Although important as an international tourist destination and a key element in strategic US Military Forces, its governor receives very little coverage in the Japanese press and almost none in the English language media. 


This blog hopes to  translate one news article a day on the governor.  It is unsponsored and unauthorized. The translator simply hopes to improve his skills and perhaps give the governor an English speaking audience. 


Any suggestion on improving the translation will be gratefully accepted. However, please leave political comments for another forum.


Where they occur, words and phrases in Ryukyuan (the Okinawan language) are rendered in italics and translated in parentheses. Names  whose readings are uncertain are rendered as Name (=Kanji?) as in Nagayuki (=長行?). Any corrections in such instances would be gratefully appreciated.

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