The Self-Defense Forces marching along a roadless path. On foot to the area hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. It has been more than a month since the earthquake. The activities of the Self-Defense Forces still have no end in sight. We followed the Self-Defense Forces as they continued to face the disaster area. The search for missing persons continues. The Self-Defense Forces were still working in the town of Shimizu, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the midst of a cold wave that brought temperatures as low as minus 3 degrees Celsius on some days. In a small village with a population of 59, there was a missing person. First Lieutenant Yokoyama said, "One house has collapsed. We are searching for two people living there." The earthquake caused a large landslide. A nearby house was swallowed up and the search for the occupants was ongoing. Eleven people are missing in Ishikawa Prefecture. More than a month after the occurrence, the landslide is still preventing them from being found. The Self-Defense Forces have dispatched units from 12 prefectures to the affected areas. The Self-Defense Forces have dispatched units from 12 prefectures to the affected areas, and are providing meals and other livelihood support at approximately 100 locations in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Self-Defense Forces' vehicles are still in action even after dark. Inside the vehicle, a strategy meeting is held. Conversation of the members of the team inside the vehicle. Two hours. About one hour from Shimizu Town. The town's water supply and water treatment plants were shut down, so they had to go to a distant reservoir to fetch water. After passing the water through a filtration system, it was stored in a tank. The next morning. The crew gathered on the grounds of an elementary school being used as an evacuation center. What arrived was a water truck loaded with filtered water. The water truck was to be used for certain livelihood support. It can carry 5,000 liters of water at a time. Hoses were connected to transfer the water to temporary tanks placed at evacuation centers. Then, a heavy-looking drum arrived. How much is that? It's 8 liters of kerosene. Inside is 200 liters of kerosene. It weighs about 100 kilograms. This is a mobile boiler. The fuel I mentioned earlier was used to operate the boiler. What was being done was bathing assistance by the SDF. The bathtubs and showers were set up and cleaned so that they could be used in the evening, and other members of the team were deftly preparing the changing rooms. After preparing for the baths, the members of the team took a break. What is this? "This is battle rations. Their meals are called combat rations, also known as "pack-meshi. Just by putting water directly into the bag, the heating agent reacts and produces warm rice. It's good when it's hot. It's good." "I love this menu." "It warms you from the bottom of your body. This unit has been deployed from the garrison in Hiroshima for one month. Meals are the best part of the mission. At 5 p.m., the bath is open. The water we fetched is now nice and hot. The users arrive right away. The waiting room is full. A victim said, "I evacuated to an elementary school on January 1 and have been here ever since. I was not allowed to enter for the first week, so I am grateful. "It's inconvenient when things you used to take for granted are no longer taken for granted." You look like an angel. I can't stop thinking about you." "Thank you for waiting." The day was also bitterly cold with sleet falling. The line of users never stops, seeking healing. Meanwhile, the staff members guide the visitors without taking a break. Thank you." "Great! The support for the day is over. Adjusting the boiler. The water temperature is low, so it's difficult to adjust the boiler. How is it today? Too low. The cold weather in the Noto Peninsula is making it difficult to raise the water temperature.
5 окт 2024