#Ishikawa was hit by a powerful earthquake and several meter high #tsunami as the sun was setting on #newyearsday .

According to #NHK Many places are without water, and the #selfdefenceforces are starting to coordinate relief, especially water.

Many residents in #nanao city have evacuated to city hall due to a lack of water service in other parts of the city, and conference rooms and even hallways are housing displaced residents.

A 7 story building has toppled completely over, and several homes were partially or completely destroyed by the quake. Rescue operations near the fallen structures are continuing.

#Fires in #wajima city, near the epicenter have burned overnight and its estimated more than 50 structures have burned.

Thankfully, the damage due to #tsunami seems largely restricted to port properties, boats and vehicles.

At this time, the damage seems moderate, but experts are warning the worst affected areas are the hardest to get information from in a major disaster.