On June 26, the city of Masuda (Shimane Prefecture) and the Japan RV Association (Yokohama) signed an agreement on using campers in emergencies. Upon municipal request, member companies will dispatch campers on a paid basis.
Equipped with sleeping areas and kitchens, the campers will serve as temporary housing for disaster victims, as well as for transporting and lodging municipal staff sent to assist other regions. The agreement aims to improve emergency response efficiency. It is the first such agreement in Shimane Prefecture.