[June 16 (Tue) Disaster Prevention Patrol for Reservoirs and Mountain Hazard Areas] Before the season when heavy rain disasters are likely to occur, the prefecture, municipalities, and related organizations will conduct intensive patrols of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas!

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  • [June 16 (Tue) Disaster Prevention Patrol for Reservoirs and Mountain Hazard Areas] Before the season when heavy rain disasters are likely to occur, the prefecture, municipalities, and related organizations will conduct intensive patrols of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas!
  • Hyogo Prefecture has designated June as 'Month to Protect Rich Villages from Disasters.' Ahead of the rainy season, the Hanshinkita Prefectural Bureau will conduct a joint disaster prevention patrol of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas on June 16.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 10, 2026

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Hyogo Prefecture has designated June as 'Month to Protect Rich Villages from Disasters.' Ahead of the rainy season, the Hanshinkita Prefectural Bureau will conduct a joint disaster prevention patrol of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas on June 16.

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[June 16 (Tue) Disaster Prevention Patrol for Reservoirs and Mountain Hazard Areas] Before the season when heavy rain disasters are likely to occur, the prefecture, municipalities, and related organizations will conduct intensive patrols of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas! (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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June 10, 2026
Hyogo Prefecture has designated June as 'Month to Protect Rich Villages from Disasters.' Ahead of the rainy season, the Hanshinkita Prefectural Bureau will conduct a joint disaster prevention patrol of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas on June 16.
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Ahead of the rainy season and typhoon period, Hyogo Prefecture has designated June as the 'Month to Protect Rich Villages from Disasters' to prevent disasters in agricultural and mountain villages.

As part of public awareness efforts for local residents, the prefecture conducts patrols using publicity vehicles, posts information in various public relations magazines, displays banners, distributes posters, and carries out inspections of dangerous locations by patrol teams, as well as providing disaster prevention guidance to facility managers and guidance on preventing reservoir drowning accidents.

This time, the Hanshinkita Prefectural Bureau, in collaboration with the prefecture, municipalities, and related organizations, will conduct patrols focusing on reservoirs and mountain hazard areas as key inspection points.

◆ About the Patrol Implementation

Prefectural Bureau Joint Disaster Prevention Patrol (Bureau Director Patrol)

Date: Tuesday, June 16, Reiwa 8 (2026)

Location: As below

Time

Inspection Points



Around 14:00

Priority Disaster Prevention Reservoir: Otani Shinike

(1582 Okawaseurayama, Sanda City)

* Reservoir requiring repair due to water leakage, etc.



Around 15:10

Mountain Hazard Area: Ogaki District

(1555-1 Ogaki Aza Hatakegaya, Sanda City)

* Countermeasure construction in progress under erosion control project



Around 15:50

Priority Disaster Prevention Reservoir: Chonouraike Shita

(1 Oharano Aza Chonoura, Takarazuka City)

* Reservoir repaired in preparation for heavy rain disasters

Participants: Hanshinkita Prefectural Bureau Director, related staff from Hanshin Agricultural and Forestry Promotion Office, Rokko Erosion Control Office, municipalities, police stations, fire departments, reservoir managers, etc.

◆ Related URLs

・Hyogo Prefecture 'Month to Protect Rich Villages from Disasters' campaign implementation

https://web.pref.hyogo.lg.jp/nk15/press/20260522.html

・Hyogo Prefecture C.G. Hazard Map

https://www.hazardmap.pref.hyogo.jp/cg-hm/

FAQ

When will this patrol take place?

It will take place on Tuesday, June 16, Reiwa 8 (2026).

What is the purpose of the patrol?

To conduct intensive inspections of reservoirs and mountain hazard areas before the rainy and typhoon seasons to prevent disasters.

Who is organizing the patrol?

The Hanshinkita Prefectural Bureau, in collaboration with the prefecture, municipalities, police, fire departments, and reservoir managers.