Fukushima Soma continues to stop watering Drinking water distribution to schoolchildren October 16th 13:53
Elementary and junior high school classes were resumed in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture, where water supply continued to be affected by Typhoon No. 19, after taking measures such as distributing drinking water to children.
In Soma City, the Utagawa River was flooded due to the typhoon No. 19, and many houses and stores were inundated.
The elementary and junior high schools in the city resumed on the 16th, and at the Nakamura Daiichi Elementary School in the center of the city, children went to school with masks to prevent inhalation of dust.
In this area, trial water supply started on the 15th, but since the water quality has not been confirmed, all children are given drinking water from plastic bottles and immediately report any changes in their physical condition. I was reminded to be careful.
In addition, the lunch menu is also provided by using a paper plate to prevent washing, or by putting food in a bag so that you can grab it by hand.
A woman who evacuated due to inundation and allowed her to pass her child said, “While the effects of water outage continue, I am worried about being able to live my school life while maintaining cleanliness, such as gargle, But I ’m relieved to be able to get it back. ”
In addition, a 4th grade girl child said, “At the time of the typhoon, the rain was very scary and I couldn't play with everyone for a long time.