Ishikawa, Jan 18 (News On Japan) –
The U.S. Forces stationed in Japan have commenced catastrophe reduction operations to assist these affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
On the primary day of the assist actions, January 17, a U.S. Forces transport plane loaded with provides took off from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Komatsu Base, heading to Noto Satoyama Airport in Wajima City.
Approximately 40 bins had been delivered, containing meals, paper diapers, powdered milk, and chargers. Thirty personnel had been concerned within the mission.
The assist actions by the U.S. Forces are scheduled to proceed on Thursday. Similar assist was supplied in the course of the Great East Japan Earthquake underneath the title “Operation Tomodachi.”
Meanwhile, the loss of life toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake has reached 232, with the security of 21 people nonetheless unknown.
Source: 日テレNEWS
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