By Sarah Maraschky | Communications Associate
Three weeks have passed since the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. At least 220 people are confirmed dead, and tens of thousands are displaced from their homes. Infrastructure, including water and electricity, is still limited in many parts of the affected area.
As the situation stabilizes, more than 40 members from the Peace Winds and ARROWS teams remain on the ground providing medical care and essential supplies to survivors in and around Suzu City.
Doctors, nurses, and emergency response staff are treating patients at mobile clinics and temporary clinics in evacuation centers. The convenience of these clinics means patients don’t have to wait as long to receive medical attention. Peace Winds has also begun working with mobile pharmacies in the area so that ARROWS doctors can easily prescribe medications.
Thanks to Peace Winds’ helicopters and emergency response ship, the “Toyoshima Maru,” our teams are able to deliver emergency supplies–food, fuel oil, hygiene products and more–to areas where trucks cannot reach due to damaged roads. For example, last week on January 12, Peace Winds distributed fresh fruits and vegetables to evacuees sheltering in a local elementary school. While some evacuees are able to cook on gas stoves, Peace Winds is focusing on providing food that requires less preparation due to fuel, electricity, and water shortages.
The road to recovery for Ishikawa’s earthquake survivors will be long, and Peace Winds is committed to maintaining our presence over the long-term in the Noto Peninsula to help rebuild the disaster-affected communities. It is clear that there will be immense needs in the months and years ahead, including mental health and medical care, economic revitalization, and community-building activities.
New donations to Peace Winds’ “Japan Disaster: Relief and Recovery” project will go toward relief and recovery activities in Ishikawa Prefecture as well as broader disaster preparedness efforts. We are grateful for your continued support.
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