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Roles of Designated Public Institutions

Designated public institutions whose service is transportation - Transportation of evacuated residents and critical material What are designated public institutions? “Designated public institutions are institutions that implement civil protection measures in cooperation with the national and local governments. Among them are the Japanese Red Cross Society, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), and other public institutions as well as incorporated entities engaging in electricity, gas, transportation, telecommunication, and other public services. They play such roles as broadcasting warnings and transporting evacuated residents and critical material.”

Designated public institutions whose service is electric power supply or gas supply - Providing electric power and gas in an appropriate manner

Designated public institutions whose service is broadcasting - Broadcasting warnings etc.