{"id":144464,"date":"2022-02-01T16:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T07:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&p=144464&lang=en"},"modified":"2022-02-01T16:32:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T07:32:00","slug":"kitakyushu-city-test-sheltering-in-cars","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/kitakyushu-city-test-sheltering-in-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitakyushu City Test Sheltering in Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"

An organization in Kitakyushu City seeks to utilize cars as temporary shelters during natural disasters. While taking refuge in a vehicle is considered an option if an evacuation order is issued amid the ongoing pandemic, risks of developing economy-class syndrome are a concern. The group\u2019s recent trial monitored the health of 14 participants, who stayed overnight in their cars, to examine how to reduce risk and improve comfort during such emergencies. <\/span>Source: <\/b>KBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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