Suspended due to new corona Resume volunteers in areas affected by heavy rain in Fukuoka Asakura June 7 12:04
In Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, an area affected by heavy rain in northern Kyushu three years ago, volunteer activities that had been suspended due to the effect of the new coronavirus resumed for the first time in about three months, and work to remove accumulated sediment in the waterway I was broken.
The activity was resumed by the Japan Nine Corps Corps, a volunteer group that has been working on the removal of sediment accumulated in agricultural canals in Asakura City.
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we have been refraining from activities since the end of February, but we have been preparing for the resumption after the emergency declaration was lifted.
On the 7th, which was the first activity in three months, 18 volunteers and residents gathered together, wearing masks and gloves to prevent infection, and keeping a certain distance from the people around them while keeping a deep distance in the waterway. I used a scoop to remove about 15 cm of earth and sand.
“I am thrilled to be able to restart after three months,” said Takashi Higo, the chairman of the volunteer group. Cleaning the waterways is the basis of disaster prevention. Take proper measures to prevent inconvenience to local people. , I want to remove the sediment as soon as possible before the rainy season begins."