The Yomiuri ShimbunSeventy designated evacuation shelters in Kumamoto Prefecture were closed or partially closed due to damage caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake, a recent survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun found. Saturday marks one month since the first major tremor in a series of earthquakes. Of the 70 shelters, 62, or about 90 percent, became unable to be used due to damage to nonstructural elements (see below). For example, ceilings and lighting equipment fell down and windows were broken. Two shelters became unusable due to damage related to building frames, such as beams, pillars and other parts. At six...
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