Move into temporary housing begins Typhoon No.19 damage Miyagi Marumorimachi December 21, 15:10

In Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by typhoon No. 19 in October, those who could not live in their homes began moving into temporary housing on the 21st.

In Marumori Town, where more than 1200 homes were damaged by heavy rain due to Typhoon No. 19, more than 200 temporary housing units were to be constructed in six locations in the town, and construction work has been proceeding since last month .

Of these, 128 units have been completed on the grounds of the prefectural Igi High School and on the site of the factory, and people affected by the disaster have begun moving in from the 21st.

Residents visited the temporary housing at Igi High School at 9:00 am one after another, and received an envelope containing keys and other items. And with the help of volunteers, they carried their household goods, such as futons and televisions, into their rooms.

A 70-year-old woman from a primary school shelter with six family members said, "I'm surprised because I didn't think temporary housing was so fine. I'm really grateful to be able to sleep in a large space." I was talking.

According to Marumori-cho, four other temporary housing units will be able to move in by the 26th of this month.