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Priority RV rental for staff and medics in emergencies in Yamagata

29.06.2026 01:14 1 min 3 sources
Yahoo!ニュース JPN + 2 more
Priority RV rental for staff and medics in emergencies in Yamagata
Original source: Yahoo!ニュース

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Tendo City (Yamagata Prefecture) has signed an agreement with RV manufacturer VANTECH for priority rental of vehicles during natural disasters. The RVs will be used as temporary housing for staff from other municipalities and medical workers. This is the city's 65th disaster response agreement.

Tendo City (Yamagata Prefecture) has signed an agreement with RV manufacturer VANTECH for priority rental of vehicles during natural disasters. The RVs will serve as temporary housing for staff from supporting municipalities and medical workers. Previously, the city lacked infrastructure to accommodate such personnel.

Each RV accommodates up to 5 people and is equipped with air conditioning and heating. Similar vehicles were previously rented during the Noto Peninsula earthquake. This is the city's 65th disaster response agreement.

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Priority Rental of Motorhomes for Disaster Relief Staff and Medical Workers in Yamagata

11.05.2026 Yahoo!ニュース JPN Original source

Priority rental of motorhomes for disaster relief: accommodation for support staff and medical workers

11.05.2026 さくらんぼテレビ JPN Original source

Priority rental of motorhomes for disaster relief personnel accommodation

11.05.2026 tenki.jp JPN Original source

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