Mayor Atsushi Sakima, left, shakes hands with Col. James G. Flynn after signing a bilateral agreement June 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The agreement, which specifies evacuation procedures in the event of a natural disaster, is a result of thorough collaboration between Ginowan City and MCAS Futenma officials and signifies the importance that the city and air station place on mutual safety and cooperation. "The joint signing of this document recognizes the importance our communities place on preparing for a natural disaster that may jeopardize the safety of our citizens," said Flynn
Mayor Atsushi Sakima, left, shakes hands with Col. James G. Flynn after signing a bilateral agreement June 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The agreement, which specifies evacuation procedures in the event of a natural disaster, is a result of thorough collaboration between Ginowan City and MCAS Futenma officials and signifies the importance that the city and air station place on mutual safety and cooperation. "The joint signing of this document recognizes the importance our communities place on preparing for a natural disaster that may jeopardize the safety of our citizens," said Flynn. "I am confident that in working together we will undoubtedly protect the lives of countless men, women, children, old and young, faced by a tsunami or other catastrophe. It is my wish that we continue to find opportunities where we can work together on important issues affecting our citizens." Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City, and Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released) Ginowan, Futenma officials sign agreement specifying disaster preparedness procedures 130626-M-CU214-012
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