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Update from Jeff Holscher in Iwaizumi (September 5th, 2016) (5)

The town of Iwaizumi will be accepting volunteers once again starting Tuesday to help with the clean up and recovery efforts.
 
Check in and register at Iwaizumi Town Hall.
If you want to help assist please bring the following items:
Water/drinks (for yourself).
 
Food for yourself.
Change of clothes.
Shovel
Gloves
Boots
Identification (foreigner's card)
 
Access to Iwaizumi is limited by access through the village of Tanohata. If you need further information please reply to this post or send a direct message to me.
Thanks.
 

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