Kurume city, impacted by record rainfall on July 10 which flooded 3700 homes, is in desperate need of more disaster volunteers. The Social Welfare Council of Kurume, which operates the volunteer center, is soliciting national aid. The downpour resulted in both above-floor and below-floor flooding, with a total of 400 requests for volunteer help related to cleanup activities. Currently, volunteer participation is significantly low, with only 60-70 people helping out, despite the city’s capacity to accommodate 1000 volunteers. The council is now widening its volunteer recruitment drive, emphasizing the urgency due to potential health risks from mold growth in water-damaged homes. Source: NHK
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