Nissan's reporting that two employees at the company's Tochigi Plant suffered minor injuries, and that small fires broke out at the company's Tochigi and Iwaki plants, but they've been extinguished. Dealerships in the Kanto region have reported damage.
Facilities
Iwaki Plant (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture), Tochigi Plant (Kawachi County, Tochigi Prefecture), Yokohama Plant (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Oppama Plant (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Zama Operations Center (Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) all suspended operations immediately.Small fires broke out at the Tochigi Plant and the Iwaki Plant casting facilities but have been extinguished.
Employees
Evacuations have begun at locations close to the coastline, where tsunami warnings have been issued.Two employees at Tochigi Plant suffered minor injuries.
The company has advised employees to remain inside facilities where it is safe. However, those who are able to walk home are allowed to leave their offices based on their personal discretion.
Power outage confirmed at the Nissan Technical Center (Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture). Employees who were remaining in that facility are now evacuating to the Nissan Advanced Technology Center (Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture) nearby.
Plans after tomorrow
Plants will suspend operations originally planned for Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13.Operations after Monday, March 14, for all plants and facilities including the Global Headquarters (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), will be decided after all assessments including suppliers, are conducted tomorrow, March 12.
Dealerships
Some dealerships in the Kanto region (area surrounding Tokyo) have reported damage. Reports regarding dealerships in Northern Japan are yet to be confirmed.<