Environmental and Sanitational Measures in the Stricken Area by the Great East Japan Earthquake

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  • ABE Mutsuo
    Environmetal Measures Division, Environment and Lifestyle Department, Miyagi Prefectural Government

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  • 東日本大震災による被災地の環境・衛生の確保への取組
  • ヒガシニホン ダイシンサイ ニ ヨル ヒサイチ ノ カンキョウ ・ エイセイ ノ カクホ エ ノ トリクミ

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Miyagi prefecture conducted the atmospheric environmental monitoring survey periodically in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, measuring asbestos, nitrogen oxide (NOx), suspended particulate matter and hazardous air pollutants such as dioxins and heavy metals under support of Ministry of Environment and other organizations.<BR>The survey results showed that the collected samples conformed to environmental standard and the concentration of the substances which have not environmental standards like asbestos showed nearly equivalent to normal atmospheric environment.<BR>To prevent scattering of asbestos, we not only conducted atmospheric environmental monitoring but also strengthened patrols debris scattered areas and on-the-spot inspections at demolition work site. Furthermore, we requested related organizations to take preventive measures thoroughly. Through those efforts, we promoted prevention of scattering of asbestos and proper disposal of disaster waste.<BR>As for the countermeasure against offensive odors and outbreak of sanitary insects caused by rotten fish flowed out from marine product processing factories, we coordinated pest control operation conducted by the Japan Self Defense Forces in compliance with requests of municipalities and held sanitation workshops.

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