We were operating at the staff’s house after the disaster but we have started again our activities at temporary dwelling support center in HEBITA central area, ISHINOMAKI from August 17th.
At the beginning, we expected to manage the support centre but it turned out that we only rent a place and another group runs the support centre.
The temporary dwelling support center is a barrier-free environment and there are a modular bath and toilet so it is convenient for people in wheelchairs.
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*Outside of the support center. The slope people in wheelchairs can use
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*The modular bath and toilet available for nursing.
44 families are living at temporary dwelling houses in HEBITA central area.
We are planning to hold a trail weaving workshop, a lunch/dinner party or social events so that the users and local residents have chance to communicate with each other.
However, since it has not been decided which group manages the support center yet, it is difficult to communicate with local residents.
UTSUMI, the manager of facility said, “Activity space has become extended and now other weaving groups and local people can come join us”.
It is very important to have such a place where people can gather after getting separated by the disaster.
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*having meals together
However, we are allowed to use the support center only for 2 years.
We will have to decide whether to rent a place or build again after that.
5 months have passed since the earthquake, we just made the first step.