Project Overview
Heavy rains between July 3-31, 2020 caused flooding in Kumamoto Prefecture and many other areas across Japan. ARROWS dispatched an emergency medical team including a doctor, nurse, rescue members, and search dogs to conduct a search and rescue operation using helicopters, amphibious vehicles, and boats. This disaster was the first to occur during COVID-19 and the team was concerned about the lack of aid workers. The team is taking precautionary measures and assisting recovery and reconstruction efforts in the affected communities.