The extensive flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis, which inundated tens of thousands of homes, is driving demand for a free guide outlining recommended steps for recovery.
The 32-page guide titled "Recovering From a Flood Disaster" was created by the Disaster Connection Japan Network, an organization comprising some 40 nonprofit and volunteer groups engaged in disaster-relief activities, based on the groups' experiences in flood-hit areas.
After the season's 19th named storm earlier this month generated record rainfall that drenched the Tokai and Tohoku regions and caused widespread flooding, 105 requests for the brochure were received, mostly from volunteer groups working in the areas, according to the organization.