Volume 113 - September 15, 2016

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Iwate is hosting this year's National Sports Festival!
16 days until the National Sports Festival, and 37 days until the National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities!

Typhoon No. 10 - Record-breaking rainfall brings great damage to the coast

iwaizumi typhoon
The Otomo area, which was hit by the typhoon

Just before 6 PM on August 30th, 2016 (Tue), the large and powerful Typhoon No. 10 made landfall in the Ofunato area. In 1 hour, there was 80 ml of rainfall in Miyako and Kuji, and 70.5 ml in Iwaizumi. In Miyako, winds reached a maximum velocity of 37.7 meters per second.

20 people were found dead in the overflow of the riverbanks, with 4 missing (as of September 13, 2016). In addition, roughly 1,100 people were left stranded in Kuji and Iwaizumi due to landslides. Many homes were completely or partially destroyed, with floods both above and below floor level.

Residents had no access to electricity, water, and telephones, as many of these utilities were significantly damaged during the disaster.

As for the road network, 122 spots along 55 roads (including the main national road) were damaged. Roads were quickly repaired, so everything was reopened along route 106 (between Morioka and Miyako) by 5 PM on September 10th, 2016 (Sat). However, there are still roads with traffic restrictions, and work is underway to finish repairs as soon as possible.

The total cost of Typhoon No. 10’s damage within the prefecture is 89.996 billion yen. This includes damage to road construction and other civil engineering projects, as well as agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. The total is expected to increase after upcoming inspections.

Damage Information (As of September 13th, 2016 at 6 AM)

Deaths and missing people

-Kuji City: 1 death
-Iwaizumi Town: 17 deaths, 3 missing
-Miyako: 1 missing

Damaged buildings

【Inhabited Buildings】
Total: 1,534
Completely destroyed:10
Partially destroyed:61
Somewhat damaged:51
Flooding above floor level:679
Flooding below floor level:733

【Uninhabited Buildings】
Total: 952
Completely destroyed:24
Partially destroyed: 928

Volunteer Information

We are looking for volunteers to help in the disaster affected areas. We would really appreciate your help!

Iwaizumi Disaster Volunteer Center

Where: Inside the Iwaizumi Social Welfare Center
Phone: 090-7079-6035・090-2270-0242
Phone: 090-2270-0243・0194-22-3400

【 Kogawa Satellite 】
Where: Next to the Iwaizumi Town Hall Kogawa Branch Office Entrance
Phone::090-2270-0244

【Omoto Satellite 】
Where: Next to the Iwaizumi Town Hall Omoto Branch Office Entrance
Phone::090-2270-0246
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (for all 3)

Kuji Disaster Volunteer Center

Where: Inside the Kuji Social Welfare Center
 *Volunteer period: Until September 30 (Fri)
Phone: 0194-53-3380 Hours: 9:00-16:00

Miyako Disaster Volunteer Center

【Main office】
Where: Miyako General Welfare Center
Phone: 090-4478-3984
Hours: 9:00-17:00

【Niisato Satellite Center】
Where: Niisato Training Center
Phone: 090-1069-7352・Hours: 9:00-16:00

【Kawai Satellite Center】
Where: Kawai Lifelong Learning C
Phone: 080-9259-9338・Hours:9:00-17:00

Spreading the joy. Giving thanks. The Land of Hope Iwate National Sports Festival and National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities

yamada bay


yamada map

Event: High school rubber baseball
Dates: October 2 (Sun) – October 5 (Wed)
Venue: Yamada Park Baseball Stadium
Contact: Yamada Planning Committee Office
Phone: 0193-77-5117
Phone: 0193-82-3111 (extension line 631)

YAMADA INFORMATION

Yamada, in the middle of the Sanriku Coast, is surrounded by mountains and the sea. Its top tourist spot, Holland Island, sits within the serene waters of Yamada Bay. The town is known for seafood like oysters, abalone, sea urchins, scallops and wakame, and for other local specialties like matsutake and shiitake mushrooms. Oysters are especially popular, particularly at Kaki-goya, a local restaurant offering all-you-can-eat steamed oysters.

Results from the Iwate Reconstruction Watchers Survey #2 for 2016

Iwate Prefecture conducts the Iwate Reconstruction Watchers Survey in order to periodically measure Iwate's reconstruction progress from the earthquake and tsunami.The survey targets people living or working in the disaster-affected municipalities, and is conducted once every three months.

Here are some key points extracted from the results of the second survey this year (conducted in July 2016).

Have the lives of the survivors recovered?

“Fully recovered” or “Mostly recovered”: 73.8% (last time:73.2%)
There was praise for the ongoing relocation of people into new homes. However, there was also concern regarding support for the elderly in their new homes.

How do you feel about the recovery of the local economy?

“Fully recovered” or “Mostly recovered”: 57.0% (last time:54.3%)
Some people have noted that the local economy has gradually been improving. However, there is also concern at the amount of young people leaving the prefecture, the decreasing population, and the insufficient number of care workers.

How do you feel about the disaster mitigation measures?

“Satisfactory” or “Mostly satisfactory”: 42.2% (last time: 38.8%)
Some were happy at the steady progress on the sea barrier construction and coastal roads. However, others worry that, as 5 years have passed since the disaster, and some thoughts have changed regarding the reconstruction. Attention should be paid to how this could be an obstacle to the rebuilding of our communities.

Thanking the world during the Flag Handover Ceremony

otsuchi ceremony
Young students from Otsuchi gakuen lining up to form letters (photo: Otsuchi Town)

On August 22nd, 2016 (Mon), the handing over of the Olympic flag to Tokyo took place at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Closing Ceremony.

During a performance that shared Tokyo/Japan with the whole world, people entered the field of the venue and lined up to form the word for "Thanks" in Japanese, English, French, and Portuguese.

This "thanks" was meant to show gratitude for 3 things - for the help received from all over the world after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, choosing Tokyo as the next host for the Olympics, and for the amazing Olympic games at Rio de Janeiro. About 10,000 children and students from 27 schools in the 3 disaster-affected prefectures (Iwate, Miyagi,and Fukushima) and Tokyo attended the event. From Iwate, students from Otsuchi Gakuen (Otsuchi) and Takata High School (Rikuzentakata) participated.

They will appear during the Paralympics Closing Ceremony on September 19th (Mon) as well.

Donations towards damage caused by Typhoon No. 10

We are collecting donations to help those who suffered damage from heavy rain, storms, and strong waves during Typhoon No. 10.

In order to donate, you must be able to make a bank transfer (振込, furikomi) from a Japanese bank account. Currently, there is no way to accept overseas donations. We have printed the information as Japanese in roman letters, but information must be inputted in Japanese characters. Ask a bank teller for assistance.

Iwate Prefecture (Donation period: September 5, 2016 - October 31, 2016)

Japanese Red Cross Society Iwate Prefecture Branch

< Iwate Bank Main Branch >
  Account Number: Futsuu 0500445
  Account Holder: Nihon Sekijuujisha Iwateken Shibu Shibuchou Tasso Takuya

Community Chest of Iwate Prefecture

 < Yuucho Bank >
  Account Number: 00130‐2‐387497
  (019-ten touza ginkou) *This info is needed when using other bank’s ATMs or internet banking.
  Account Holder: Iwate Kyoudou Bokinkai Taifuu 10gou Ooame Saigai Gienkin

 < Iwate Bank Main Branch >
  Account Number: Futsuu 2241853
  Account Holder: Shakai fukushi houjin Iwateken Kyoudou Bokinkai Iwateken Taifuu 10gou Ooamenado Saigai Gienkin

Contact

Office of Health and Welfare Planning
Iwate Prefectural Government Department of Health and Welfare
Phone: 019-629-5408 (direct) 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
(Inquiries in Japanese, please)

Kuji (Donation period: September 5, 2016 - March 31, 2017)

(1) Bank Transfer

< Iwate Bank Kuji Chuo Branch >
 Account Number: Futsuu 2096159
 Account Holder: Kujishi Taifuu Saigai Gienkin Kujishichou Endou Jouji
*A letter of thanks will be mailed out so contact Kuji City Hall before you make a transfer.

(2) Cash (Social welfare services)

Office: Kuji City Hall Social Welfare Division (Shakai fukushi-ka)
Contact: Kuji-shi Shakai fukushi-ka Phone: 0194-52-2119

Iwaizumi

< Iwate Bank Iwaizumi Branch >
 Account Number: Futsuu 2040893

<Kita Nippon Bank Iwaizumi Branch>
 Account Number: Futsuu 7030542
Account Holder: Iwaizumi-cho Saigai Gienkin Iwaizumi-Chouchou Date Katsumi (*for both banks)

Contact

Iwaizumi Town Hall
 Phone: 0194-22-2111

Casualties and Damage in Iwate (as of July 31, 2016)

  • Deaths: 4,672; Missing: 1,123
  • Buildings destroyed (residences only, total/partial): 26,075

Thank you for all of your support! (as of August 31, 2016)

Donations for survivors: Around 18.5313 billion yen (93,724 donations)
Donations for reconstruction projects: Around 19.77904 billion yen (7,837 donations)
Iwate Learning Hope Fund donations: Around 8.51776 billion yen (18,168 donations)
※ This fund is to assist in the study and daily life of affected
children by encouraging sport and study activities.

Contact

News from Iwate’s Reconstruction, Volume 113. September 15, 2016.
Published by the General Affairs Division, Bureau of Reconstruction, Iwate Prefecture.
Phone: 019-629-6925
Editing & Printing: SYNAPSE

*News from Iwate's Reconstruction Volume 114 will be published on October 1st.

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