Overview

• Japan’s disaster minister said as of Oct. 14 at 8 a.m., about 2,000 households lack running water and roughly 500 remain without electricity on Hachijo Island after Typhoons 22 and 23.
• Officials reported partial disruptions to fixed-line and mobile communications on Hachijo, while power on Aogashima has been restored.
• Hachijo Town warned water service may take more than a week to recover because downed trees and debris prevent access to inspect likely pipeline damage near the source.
• Tokyo authorities convened a response meeting, noting numerous building losses, continued road closures in some areas, and no confirmed injuries.
• Two shelters on Hachijo housed 152 people on Oct. 14, and local businesses are providing aid as lodging operators report severe setbacks from cancellations.