With Typhoon 13 approaching the Okinawa region, Governor Denny Tamaki urges, “Prepare for strong fierce winds and beware of high waves.” (15se22)
Splendor of Okinawa: Rain Lily, Gushikawa RC Church, 15se24 On news of the approach of Typhoon 13 to the Okinawa region, Okinawa Prefecture held its Disaster Alert Headquarters Committee meeting on 13 September. Governor Denny Tamaki issued his comment, calling for alertness for fierce strong winds and high waves, since Typhoon 13 is continuing to develop strength as it proceeds toward the south of Japan. Beginning from dawn on the morning of 14 September, after approaching the Daito Islands region, the typhoon is expected to pass to the north of the main island of Okinawa. In his comment, the governor noted there was a fear of sudden fierce winds and rain associated with the storm’s approach. So, to the prefecture’s people on Daito Island and Okinawa itself, he requested that whatever might blow away be secured and that preparations be made for phone outages and such. He urged tourists as well to take precautions. At the committee meeting, the governor confirmed the anticipated path o...