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Matsue to Use Trailers as Mobile Medical Stations in Disasters

20.08.2026 04:00 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Matsue city signed an agreement with company Matsukuru to receive trailers free of charge for first aid during major disasters. This is the first such deal since the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.

On August 18, Matsue city concluded an agreement with Matsukuru, a company involved in city center development, for the free provision of trailers for first aid during major disasters. The trailers, measuring 7.2 by 2.6 meters, are equipped with air conditioning, a toilet, and a washbasin.

This is the first such agreement in the city since the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, when trailers came to be seen as a quick and inexpensive solution for temporary facilities. According to NHK, the agreement involves renting trailers from a private company for use in shelters and infection control measures. The trailers will be towed by vehicles.

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