Around 1,000 officials pour in daily from municipalities nationwide, and securing lodging has been a challenge due to the quake's impact on local hotels and inns. The new 41-room facility aims to cut travel time, enabling aid workers to swiftly reach hard-hit areas such as Suzu City.
Authorities aim to open a second facility by the end of June to accommodate another 300 people, ensuring support flows seamlessly to those in need.
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