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An evacuation exercise was held in the city of Sendai, simulating the launch of a ballistic missile towards Japan from overseas. The exercise was conducted under the assumption that a ballistic missile was launched towards Japan from overseas, and the evacuation began after the missile launch was reported via J-Alert. Citizens outside were evacuated to stations and other buildings to avoid the explosion, and station personnel ordered them to protect their heads and lie on the ground. In Sendai City, 257 underpasses, schools, etc. have been designated as emergency temporary evacuation sites.