Cabinet Order Amending Designation of Severe Disaster and Applicable Measures for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
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の一部を改正する政令
Published: 2026-08-28 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Public Safety / Disaster Management · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-15
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Summary
This item is a Cabinet Order (seirei) that partially amends an earlier Cabinet Order designating the disaster caused by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake as a severe disaster and specifying measures to be applied to it. According to the metadata, the amending order is Cabinet Order No. 264 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date and an effective date both listed as 2026-08-28. The underlying order is identified as Cabinet Order No. 259 of Reiwa 8.
Business Impact
Organizations or projects located in or connected to the affected areas could see changes in which relief or support measures apply as a result of this amendment. The scope and practical effect may depend on the specific designated measures, which should be confirmed against the official text.
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- 2026-08-28 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-28 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source