Typhoon No.15 Doctor `` Do not endure the toilet '' September 13, 18:20
Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 15, water outages continued in Chiba Prefecture, and trailer flush toilets were installed in some areas of Kimitsu City. A doctor who is well-versed in the health management of the victims said, “It is important to support the toilets for the victims, because putting the toilet in the worst case can lead to life threatening.”
Mobile toilet installed in Kimitsu city
In Kimitsu City, with support from a support group, trailer-type flush toilets were installed in the two areas where toilets were not available due to water outages on the 12th to 13th.
This toilet has four private rooms and a wash basin, and it can be used about 1,500 times with stored water. In addition, solar panels are installed on the roof and electricity can be used.
If you refrain from the toilet, there is a danger of life
Specially appointed professor Kazuhiko Serizawa of Niigata University, who is familiar with the health management of disaster victims, points out that support for such toilets is important in addition to water and food support during periods of water outages.
According to Dr. Serizawa, the number of people who refrain from drinking water and food increases because the number of people who go to the toilet, especially elderly and women, is reduced if there are insufficient toilets due to evacuation.
However, there is a risk of deteriorating health such as dehydration, which may lead to heat stroke, cerebral infarction, and economy class syndrome.
"Do not endure the toilet"
Prof. Serizawa said, “If you put up with a toilet and refrain from water and food, in the worst case, it can lead to life threatening. "Please do not endure as much as possible."
“In addition to water and food, the government wants toilet assistance in addition to water and food. In addition to installing a sufficient number of clean toilets in shelters, portable toilets are provided for those who are evacuated at home. It is important to create an environment where the victims will not put up with toilets, such as handing them out. "