Cabinet Order Designating the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake a Special Emergency Disaster and Setting Measures
令和八年熊本地震による災害についての特定非常災害及びこれに対し適用すべき措置の指定に関する政令
Published: 2026-08-07 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Public Safety / Disaster Management · Impact (preliminary): Low · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-26
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Summary
This item is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 260) concerning the designation of the disaster caused by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake as a 'special emergency disaster' and the specification of measures to be applied to it. According to the provided metadata, the promulgation date and enforcement date are both listed as 2026-08-07. The item appears in the e-Gov Law Search law-update list.
Business Impact
Organizations or individuals affected by the designated disaster area may be subject to special administrative measures or relief provisions associated with such a designation. The specific measures and their scope could vary and should be confirmed against the official text.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese Cabinet Order on the e-Gov Law Search source to confirm the designated measures and their applicability.
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- 2026-08-07 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-07 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source