Organizations from all over the country that preserve historical materials damaged by the disaster held an online rally on the 20th, and are responsible for the progress of conservation technology and activities in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, which is about 10 years after the outbreak. The spread of the was reported.
Approximately 230 people from 30 organizations nationwide who are involved in the preservation of historical materials damaged by the earthquake and heavy rain participated in the rally held online on the 20th.
Of these, from Miyagi Prefecture, materials that were submerged in the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the organization "Miyagi Material Net" that has been working on the conservation of about 100,000 items were announced, and Professor Emeritus Arata Hirakawa of Tohoku University, who serves as a director of the organization, announced. "In order to prevent deterioration of materials contaminated by the tsunami, a method has been established in which the materials are washed with water, frozen, and then put in a vacuum dryer to bring them closer to their original state."
He also explained that conservation activities are spreading to the general public, with many volunteers participating in Miyagi.
In addition, researchers from Fukushima Prefecture's organizations have emphasized the importance of cooperation, saying that strengthening cooperation with local governments since the earthquake has led to the swift rescue of materials even with the adult typhoon No. 19. Was there.
Yoshiyuki Saito, chairman of "Miyagi Material Net," said, "Groups have started up in various places after the earthquake and have responded to various disasters. I would like to continue to emphasize the importance of historical materials."