2011-03-27 FVJ - Ishinomaki Local Conditions 594

In the downtown of Ishinomaki, shopkeeepers are rushing to clear out the tsunami mud from their storefronts. If left to fester, the mud could become toxic. For buildings with a wooden frame, the tsunami mud and mold could cause the frame to rot. If not cleared and dried out in time, the building might not be recoverable.