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A meeting was held at Nobeoka City Hall on August 24 to discuss challenges and countermeasures related to sleeping in vehicles during disasters. The city plans to create a manual based on the opinions expressed at the meeting.
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A meeting was held at Nobeoka City Hall on August 24 to discuss challenges and countermeasures related to sleeping in vehicles during disasters. The c...
A meeting was held at Nobeoka City Hall on August 24 to discuss challenges and countermeasures related to sleeping in vehicles during disasters. The city plans to create a manual based on the opinions expressed at the meeting.
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