Cabinet Order Designating the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake as a Severe Disaster and Applicable Measures
令和八年熊本地震による災害についての激甚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 Japanese Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 259) concerning the designation of damage from the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake as a severe disaster ('gekijin saigai') and the measures to be applied to it. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-08-07 and an enforcement date of 2026-08-07. The information comes from e-Gov Law Search's law update list.
Business Impact
Entities involved in disaster recovery, public works, or affected local operations in the Kumamoto area may be affected by measures applied under this designation. Any specific applicable support or relief measures could depend on the detailed provisions of the order.
Recommended Action
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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