Neighborhood Associations Order Water Bags After July 28 Kumamoto Quake

After the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake, Town News, a seller of disaster supplies, has received a surge of inquiries from自治会 and町内会 about water bags (給水袋). The demand reflects concerns that air conditioning and other utilities may be unusable during extreme heat following quakes, prompting communities to prepare by stocking portable water containers. Suppliers say orders from local associations have risen sharply as residents seek measures to cope with hot weather and disrupted water access.