A group relocation plan in a typhoon-stricken area.

In Ogo-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, where the houses were completely damaged by Typhoon No. 19, a briefing session on the reconstruction plan for the district centered on the group relocation of residents was held. Anxious voices such as “I have no money to build a house”.

Due to the heavy rain caused by Typhoon No.19, about 140 households in Ogo Town, especially in the Nakatogawa area, were severely damaged or destroyed in large scale.

On the 26th, a briefing session on future town development was held at a community hall in the district, and approximately 80 residents participated.

The person in charge of the town gave a tentative plan to raise the land adjacent to the flooded area and relocate as a group.

On the other hand, the residents said, “I just built a house with retirement money and I don't have the funds to build a new house at the new location.” There was a lot of anxiety, such as “I have to wait without waiting”.

On the other hand, Mayor Tanaka said, “If you summarize your opinions and decide the direction, you can take a concrete response.

In the future, the town wants to establish a council that gathers experts, etc. to promote new town development.

Residents “anxiety” “lost”

A 60-year-old man who participated in the briefing session said, “People who have completely destroyed their homes are in shelters, but those who have been partially destroyed already live in their homes. I don't think the opinions are complete, but if it is a group relocation, it's almost retired and I'm worried that I can borrow and rebuild my home. "

A 60-year-old woman said that her home was completely destroyed. I am lonely, and I'm not sure if I agree with the town plan. "

Mayor “Do not miss the opinions of the residents”

“This time, I showed the residents the idea of ​​the town. I'm looking forward to conducting further interviews with residents and seeing more directions. Those who want to move or who want to remain I think that the opinions vary, so I will do my best not to hear your opinions. "