In the wake of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, where 14 police officers from Miyagi Prefectural Police lost their lives while attempting to evacuate residents, the police have initiated the development of a 'Tsunami Evacuation Guidance Manual'. This initiative is focused on 10 police stations, primarily along the coast, and aligns with national efforts to enhance the safety of officers involved in evacuation procedures. Previously, a directive from the National Police Agency mandated that each prefectural police reconsider safety protocols related to evacuation operations, leading to the creation of this manual in April 2012.

The 'Tsunami Evacuation Guidance Manual' includes specific protocols, such as ensuring the completion of evacuations by 10 minutes before the expected arrival time of a tsunami, with variations among different police stations regarding their precise evacuation timing. The manual emphasizes the importance of complete evacuation within designated timeframes and highlights operational challenges faced during the recent tsunami warnings. For instance, during the massive earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula in July 2022, evacuation guidance was issued, exposing potential delays and traffic issues that could hinder evacuation efforts.

Despite the challenges presented by unexpected traffic and logistical issues, the Miyagi Prefectural Police successfully completed evacuations for all 10 stations by the predicted time of tsunami arrival. This proactive measure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and efficiency of disaster response protocols, particularly in a region still recovering from the impacts of the 2011 disaster, underscoring the need for continual assessment and adaptation of emergency response strategies.