Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Efforts and Current Situation
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Kumamoto Prefectural Government and disaster relief volunteers
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
July 28, 2026
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Over 1,200 volunteers have arrived in Kumamoto to assist with debris removal and house cleaning. 11 municipalities have established volunteer centers. As of Saturday, the death toll is 39, with 18,000 houses damaged and 6,500 people in shelters.
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