World Heritage Site Kumano Nachi-taisha Shrine Severely Damaged Kii Peninsula Flooding - Emergency Relief - Torrential rainfall from August 30 through September 4 wreaked enormous damage on the Kii peninsula, including the Kumano area, a World Heritage site. Despite being swamped with responding to the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Nippon Foundation quickly decided to provide support to the following organizations as a first line of action. ********************* Beneficiary: Shingu City Social Welfare Association Activities: Establishment and operation of the Shingu City Disaster Volunteer Center as a hub for volunteer activities; plans to have Gulliver provide vehicles (14 minivans, small trucks, etc.) free of charge Amount: 4,970,000 yen Beneficiary: Wakayama NPO Support Center Activities: Joint operation of the Shingu City Disaster Volunteer Center; surveys and information dissemination Amount: 2,001,000 yen Beneficiary: Wakayama University FORWARD Activities: Assistance with operation of the Shingu City Disaster Volunteer Center; coordination of student volunteers Amount: 997,000 yen Beneficiary: Shirahama Rescue Network Activities: Transportation of food and supplies to evacuees Amount: 997,000 yen Beneficiary: Wakayama Rescue Dog Association Activities: Custody and temporary care of pets (Southern Mie~Southern Wakayama) Amount: 975,000 yen Beneficiary: Ninniko Victim Support Network Activities: Clearing up of homes; mud removal; support work in flooded agricultural land Amount: 400,000 yen Beneficiary: Kishu Umenosato Rescue Unit Activities: Clearing up of homes; mud removal Amount: 360,000 yen Beneficiary: Wakayama Branch of the Japan Bousaisi Society Activities: Clearing up of homes; mud removal; dispatch of volunteers Amount: 228,000 yen Total: 10,928,000 yen