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Dissaster Support
DISSASTER SUPPORT
We have been involved in disaster recovery efforts since before we started our corporation.
After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, we have a renewed sense of the importance of maintaining community.
We not only remove debris and provide food assistance, but we also use this as a tool to enter the community, face the problems caused by the disaster together, and work together to solve them in whatever way we can.
私たちは法人を立ち上げる以前より、災害復興支援活動を行ってきました。
2011年に発生した東日本大震災を経て、改めてコミュニティを維持することの大切さを感じています。
ガレキ撤去や炊き出し支援を実施するだけではなく、それをツールとしてコミュニティに入り込み、災害によって抱えている問題に共に向き合い、出来る限りの方法で共に解決に導く支援活動も実施しています。
Noto Earthquakes
(at 2-January, 2024)
Noto
1st Period
(2-Jan. to 5-Jan.)
During the initial response,
we aimed to confirm the route to Okunoto and assess the situation. We also brought portable batteries, portable toilets, and other items that the disaster victims might need, and made individual visits to assess the situation.
初動(1/2～1/5)では、奥能登までのルート確認及び状況把握を目的として、また、被災者が必要となるであろう携帯バッテリーや簡易トイレ等を持参し、個別訪問をしながら状況把握を実施しました。
2nd Period
(11-Mar. to 15-Mar.)
In the second round (11-15 Mar),
based on the infrastructure situation obtained during the initial response,
the team cooked food for people living in evacuation centers, welfare center, community center and so on in Wajima,
Noto Town and Anamizu.
In between, they also removed collapsed debris and roof tiles.
2回目(3/11～3/15)では、初動で得たインフラ状況から、輪島市・能登町・穴水町の集会所や福祉施設、公民館施設で
避難生活をしている方々へ炊き出しを行いました。また、合間を見ながら崩れたガレキや瓦などの撤去作業も実施。
3rd Period
(21-May. to 26-May.)
In the third round (21-26 May),
we went to Suzu City, which we had not visited before, and carried out restoration work at a Suzu pottery kiln
in Misaki-cho at the tip of the peninsula,
as well as a soup kitchen in the city community based at the Honmachi Station in the city.
Since that time, people have been coming to perform in support of the affected areas,
and during the period there was also a performance of Japanese heritage puppet theatre(Ningyo Joruri)
at the nearby Jokoji Temple, which is gradually giving people more time to a bit relax.
3回目(5/21～5/26)では、これまで赴いていなかった珠洲市まで足を延ばし、半島先端の三崎町にある
珠洲焼の窯元さんの修復作業、市内本町の「本町ステーション」を拠点に市内コミュニティでの炊き出しを実施しました。
この頃から、被災地支援で演奏をする方なども来るようになり、期間中は付近にある乗光寺で
人形浄瑠璃などの披露もあり、少しずつ気持ちに余裕が生まれつつもあります。
4th Period
(22-July. to 25-July.)
In the fourth round (22-25 Jul.),
support was provided mainly through a soup kitchen in the Kawachi area of Anamizu Town,
which had also been visited in the previous three rounds.
At last, contractors have started coming in to design the foundations for the construction of temporary housing,
but the water supply is still cut off (some parts of the water supply has been restored).
While the construction of temporary housing, restoration of water supply and removal of debris
are progressing simultaneously,
we have been providing support to the exhausted communities
by cooking meals and holding slow conversations
with the villagers in order to relieve their anxiety.
4回目(7/22～7/25)では、過去３回でも訪れていた穴水町河内地区での炊き出しを中心に支援を行ってきました。
ようやく、仮設住宅の建設に向けた基礎設計などで業者が入り出していますが
水道は未だに断水中（一部では復旧もあり）。
仮設建設/水道復旧/ガレキ撤去が同時並行に進む中、疲弊したコミュニティへ
集落の方の不安を少しでも解消する為、炊き出しとゆっくり対話する支援を行ってきました。
5th Period
(11-November. to 12-November.)
In the fifth period (November 11th to November 12th),
we visited the Kawachi district of Anamizu again
as a pre-research for New Year's Eve support.
Fortunately,
the damage caused by the linear precipitation zone in July
was miraculous and there were no landslide disasters.
The construction of temporary housing is over,
and the meeting place as an evacuation center is closed,
so there are no signs of people.
Demolition of some of the buildings at public expense
was also underway.
The scenery of the village seems to be somewhat lonely,
and there is no bustle in the area when people were crowded into evacuation centers
The quiet of autumn was there...
5回目(11/11～11/12)では、
年越し支援に向けたプレリサーチとして穴水町河内地区を再度訪問してきました。
幸い、7月の線状降水帯による被害は奇跡的になく土砂災害等もありませんでした。
仮設住宅も建設が終わり、避難所としての集会所は閉鎖となり人の気配はなく、
一部、建物の公費解体も進みだしていました。
集落の景色はどこか寂しそうであり、
地域には避難所に人がワイワイ詰めていた時の賑わいもなく
秋の静寂がそこにはありました。
6th Period
(19-December. to 22-December.)
In the 6th period (December 19th - December 22nd),
As New Year's Eve support, along with support
for New Year decorations and cutting
We have been listening to various stories
from residents of the Kawachi district of Anamizu,
with an emphasis on "coming closer".
"What kind of area was it in the past?"
"How was the industry in the area?"
We have heard various stories,
such as "what did you play with?"
"Of course, there is also a story that says,
"I'm scared because I'm coming for the New Year."
As the demolition of public funds progressed,
there were also stories such as "I'll miss you" as the neighborhood houses disappeared.
In the past, they used to be friends with neighbors,
Now that we have become "temporary residents"
There was also an atmosphere where we were "averse" to each other.
We are not supporting in any way.
In the future,
we will continue to be a "talking partner" in this district.
By listening to various stories,
we will learn about the culture and history of the region.
At the same time as archiving,
we will continue to support the maintenance of the community.
6回目(12/19～12/22)では、
年越し支援として、正月飾りや切り餅などの支援とともに
ただただ「寄りそうこと」に重点を置き、穴水町河内地区の住民の方々へさまざまな話を聴いてきました。
「昔はどんな地域だったのか？」、「地域の産業はどうだったのか？」、
「どんなことをして遊んでいたのか」等々、いろんな話を伺ってきました。
もちろん、「正月は自身が来るから怖い」と言う話もあったり、
公費解体が進むことで、近所の家が無くなり「寂しくなる」等の話もありました。
また、以前は隣近所の仲だったのが、
いまは「仮設の住民」となってしまったことで
どこかお互いに「遠慮がち」になる雰囲気もありました。
私たちは、何かしらの形となる支援ではなく
今後も、この地区において「話し相手」となって
さまざまな話を聴かせて頂くことで、地域の文化や歴史の
アーカイブを図ると同時に、コミュニティの維持に向けた支援を継続していこうと思います。
Supported by
Yamagata Super Heavy Rain
(at 25-July, 2024)
Yamagata
1st Period
(26-Aug. to 1-Sep.)
The first period started on August 26th,
and although the scars of the heavy rain damage remain strong, nature does not wait.
Since it is necessary to quickly harvest the remaining vegetables,
help harvest while removing soil and sand and crushed stones.
First, we went.
初回に入ったのは8/26から、豪雨被害の爪痕は色濃く残るものの自然は待ってくれません。
残っている野菜の収穫を急いで行う必要がある為、土砂や砕石の除去をしつつも収穫のお手伝いを
まずは行ってきました。
2nd Period
(15-Oct. to 21-Oct.)
October is rice harvesting season.
However, even when harvesting rice, it is so messy that you can't put in the machine.
Once again, we have been helping to harvest rice by hand
using many people tactics in front of nature that does not wait.
10月は稲刈りシーズン。しかし、稲刈りをするにも畝も畔もぐちゃぐちゃになっており
機械を入れることが出来ません。またしても、待ってくれない自然を前に
人海戦術での手刈りによる稲刈り、畑の収穫のお手伝いをしてきました。
3rd Period
(18-Nov. to 24-Nov.)
In November,
we received a request from a certain farmer,
and our heavy machinery team played an active role.
In the Kariya district of Sakata City, famous for its pear,
we have been removing mud and soil from pear farmers
with the desire to do something about it before it snows.
However,
it was also found that some trees were sick in the soil
that was already deprived of oxygen,
and the support came from the complicated idea of strong logging.
On the other hand,
they were invited to a disaster support sales event at Akiu Village,
so they were able to connect with farmers in Mamurokawa Town and hold a sales event
on November 23rd, which was a success.
11月はとある農家からの要請があり、当メンバーの重機チームが活躍しました。
刈屋梨で有名な酒田市刈屋地区において、雪が降る前になんとかしたいとの想いから
梨農家の泥や土砂撤去を行ってきました。
しかしながら、すでに酸欠になっている土壌において一部の樹木は病気になっていることも判明し
強伐採も行うという、なんとも複雑な思いの中での支援となりました。
その一方で、秋保ヴィレッジでの災害支援販売会のお誘いがあった為、
真室川町の農家さんと繋ぎ、11/23に販売会を行い、盛況のうちに
イベントを行うことが出来ました。
4th Period
(22-Dec. to 27-Dec.)
In December.
In Yamagata Prefecture, which is on the Japan Sea side,
snow has already piled up and become the root snow.
In the midst of all this,
serious discussions have begun in the Sasunabe district of Mamurokawa about future use,
including farmland that could not be restored before the end of the year.
Since some of our members had experience with farmland conversion
and land improvement plots,
we have been consulting with the Board of Agriculture
to provide support for land improvement and diversion.
Discussions will also be held with farmers in the district,
and will be reflected in the plan for the next fiscal year and beyond.
Looking back,
we were left by nature that would not wait until the end of the year,
and was swayed by harvesting anyway,
and when I thought it was finally starting to calm down,
the snow stuck me.
Full-scale restoration work will begin around March and April of 2025.
It will be after the snow melts and we can finally work on the soil.
What kind of support can we provide during the short agricultural season in Tohoku?
We will continue to think together and support.
12月、日本海側である山形県ではもう雪がすっかりと積もり根雪になっています。
そんな中、年内に復旧できなかった農地を含め、今後の利用について真剣な議論が
真室川町の差首鍋地区では始まっていました。
当メンバーで農地転用や土地改良区の経験者が居たため、
農業委員会側と相談し、土地改良や転用についてのサポートを行う支援を行ってきました。
議論は地区の農家さんも交えて行い、次年度以降の計画へと反映されていきます。
振り返ってみれば、年内は待ってくれない自然に翻弄され
とにかく収穫することに振り回され、ようやく落ち着き始まったかと思えば雪による足止め。
本格的な復旧作業は、2025年の3～4月ころ。
雪が解けて、ようやく土作業が出来るようになってからとなります。
短い東北の農繁期の中でどの様なサポートが出来るか？
私たちはこれからも共に考え、サポートを続けていきます。
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