VOICES FROM PEOPLE IN THE DISASTER-HIT AREAS: Lofted house gave us a space to stay afloat

(By Ms. Miyoko Nakashima at Evacuation shelter: Jorinji-temple, Matsuyama, Miyagi Pref.)
Two of my children were at home when the tsunami attacked the town. It was too late when I shouted “Tsunami is coming!” When I opened the front door, the water was right in front of the door. I shut the door and we went upstairs. Water came up to where we were but we were lucky to live in a lofted house. We climbed up to the loft and stayed overnight. We stayed overnight there ---.

What Quake Victims Want To Tell You Now
VOICES FROM PEOPLE IN THE DISASTER-HIT AREAS

Source: NHK online

March 23, 2011 (Weds.) broadcast