Damage Report (as of 5pm, 2 May)
Damage Report regarding the Earthquake
Information accurate as of 5:00pm, Monday, May 2nd, 2016.
Information accurate as of 5:00pm, Monday, May 2nd, 2016.
1. Casualties
The status of all students has been confirmed, and 70 students have reported minor injuries.
11 members of staff have reported minor injuries. The verification process of Part-Time Lecturers is in progress.
2. Material damage
Damage to some cultural properties including the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School, the Chemical Laboratory of the Fifth High School and the Museum of the Engineering Faculty has been reported. Those buildings are presently out of use and their areas are off-limits.
An emergency danger assessment has also been implemented for university facilities. 7 buildings appear to have damaged and the safety assessment of the building is currently undergoing. 2 buildings are currently closed due to its safety problem. Also, an internal damage investigation has been implemented at all buildings.
Much laboratory equipment has suffered falling damage and the safety assessment is currently undergoing. The extent of the damage with regard to chemicals is still under investigation.
3. University Hospital
The University Hospital is treating patients as usual. However, due to structural damage, the hospital has had some difficulties in providing care.
4. Utilities
Electricity and water supply of all campuses is supplied. Gas supply has recovered across all campuses except in Mashiki.
5. Evacuation Zones
Evacuation shelters of the university, where students can also participate as volunteers, continue to be available for the time being. The period of availability is however under adjustment in accordance to the recent policy by the Kumamoto City, the authority for evacuation shelter management, to gradually merge the evacuation centers in the city.
Although aftershocks continue, we will continue to determine the extent of the damage, ensure the safety of the university, and speedily revive the education and research environment in campus.
Kumamoto University truly appreciates the kind assistance from other universities for the sending of staff and material support.