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Many of you may be wondering, "What kind of company is Natek?" We have been engaged in plastic molding primarily focused on automotive parts. Utilizing our own technology, we created the "earthquake-resistant mat" for the first time around the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Additionally, during the heavy snowfall in Fukui in 2018, we saw reports of cars stranded on the roads and realized the importance of being prepared for "car camping." Driven by a sense of mission to spread ways to "protect oneself" from such natural disasters, we decided to focus on disaster prevention initiatives. We will launch "kit" to raise awareness of our activities and to widely communicate the importance of disaster prevention. *For detailed information, please refer to the PDF materials. Feel free to contact us for more information.

When preparing disaster supplies, where do you start? It may not be common for food, water, and flashlights to be at the top of the priority list, but consider this: in a tense disaster situation, will you be able to calmly have a meal? If you are actually affected by a disaster, confirming the safety of your family and evacuating may take precedence over eating, and you might not even feel hungry. However, everyone will want to use the toilet. There is data showing that about 70% of disaster victims felt the need to go to the toilet within six hours after a disaster. The need for a toilet arises even before food. *For more details, you can refer to the PDF document. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

When a disaster strikes, not only food and water but also hygiene products become necessary during evacuation life. However, due to the impact of the disaster, distribution may come to a halt, making these items difficult to obtain. To avoid a situation where essential hygiene products are unavailable at the evacuation center, it is crucial to prepare in advance. Is your preparation thorough? *For detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

Have you ever thought about disaster prevention from the perspective of "seasons"? Perhaps those who prepare according to the seasons are in the minority. However, if preparations for the peak of summer are insufficient, evacuation life can become even more difficult. In the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake that occurred in July 2007, the heat in evacuation centers became a problem, and it is said that it took about three weeks from the occurrence of the earthquake to install air conditioning in Kashiwazaki City. Currently, data shows that the air conditioning installation rate in gymnasiums of elementary and junior high schools, which serve as evacuation centers, is about 15%. To cope with the heat in evacuation centers, it is important to have preparations such as cooling goods to stay comfortable. *For more detailed information, you can view the PDF materials. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

When it comes to "preparing for disasters," many people may first think of preparing for earthquakes. However, natural threats are not limited to earthquakes. Every summer, we hear terms like "linear precipitation zone" and "localized heavy rain" in the news, indicating that flooding caused by heavy rain is a disaster that requires particular caution from summer to autumn. Heavy rain occurs nationwide, and in recent years, there have been significant disasters such as the July 2018 heavy rain in Okayama Prefecture, which resulted in over 80 deaths, the flooding of the Chikuma River in Nagano Prefecture during the Typhoon Hagibis in 2019, and the July 2020 heavy rain in Kumamoto Prefecture, which caused the Kumagawa River to overflow, leading to extensive damage. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.*

September 1st is "Disaster Prevention Day." It was established to deepen our understanding of various disasters such as typhoons, storm surges, tsunamis, and earthquakes, and to prepare ourselves to respond to them. At Kit, we have previously communicated various measures for responding to disasters, but this time let's consider "power outages," which can occur during various disasters. Power outages can happen suddenly due to lightning strikes or strong winds, but in modern times, it is rare to experience a life where "electricity is completely unavailable." Electricity is one of the lifelines that is deeply rooted in our daily lives. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.*

In response to the announcement of the Nankai Trough earthquake emergency information, the media has been actively calling for preparations such as emergency food and portable toilets, which I believe is still fresh in everyone's memory. However, we have felt a sense of crisis that while attention is focused on what to do after lives are saved, there is a lack of awareness regarding the necessary "preparations to protect lives" at the very moment a massive earthquake occurs. It is not enough to simply stockpile supplies for peace of mind; we must also prepare from the perspective of "Can we protect our own lives?" in order to truly engage in disaster prevention. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

The occurrence of linear precipitation zones and the impact of large typhoons are increasing damage caused by intense heavy rain. Among these, linear precipitation zones are considered difficult to predict, and there are cases where warnings do not arrive in time. If they occur, rain can fall much more heavily and at a faster speed than forecasted, so to increase the certainty of avoiding damage, it is important to have the option to "evacuate in advance." When there is a possibility of linear precipitation zones forming, information will be available through weather forecasts about half a day in advance. Although this is not originally information calling for evacuation, if you feel anxious, such as when heavy rain is already continuing at that point, it is also important to take early evacuation measures. *For detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. For more information, feel free to contact us.

Disasters can occur anytime and anywhere. To prepare for the possibility of being affected while out, let's make it a habit to carry a "disaster preparedness pouch" containing the essential items. To make the disaster preparedness pouch more useful, it is important to review its contents with each season. In particular, during winter, we should reassess it from the perspective of "cold weather measures." If a disaster occurs in winter and a power outage happens, there may be cases where heating devices cannot be used, so it is necessary to have cold weather measures that do not rely on electricity. *For more detailed information, you can view the PDF materials. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

A year has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. As efforts for recovery continue, various challenges regarding disaster preparedness have come to light in the affected areas. Living in Japan, which is prone to natural disasters, we need to learn from the experiences of those in the disaster-stricken areas. What we have particularly focused on this time is the fact that crime rates have increased after the earthquake. After a disaster, there is a tendency for crimes to occur, including theft targeting unoccupied homes. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.*

During a disaster, "sleeping in a car" is often mentioned as an evacuation option, providing a sense of security as it offers a certain degree of privacy. On the other hand, preparing a minimum sleeping environment inside the car requires considerable preparation and knowledge. If one blindly resorts to sleeping in a car after a disaster, it may lead to additional stress on an already exhausted mind and body. It is important to understand the risks associated with sleeping in a car, such as economy class syndrome, heat stroke, and hypothermia, and to take necessary precautions. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

In preparation for evacuating from home, it is important to check for any dangerous areas along the evacuation route while taking a "disaster prevention walk." This is an easy way to engage in disaster preparedness, but we recommend conducting the "disaster prevention walk" at night. For example, if an earthquake occurs at night and your home becomes uninhabitable due to damage to buildings, you may have to walk to a shelter in the dark during a power outage. *For more details, you can view the information in the PDF document. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

During a disaster, emergency food that can be eaten without much effort is convenient, but many people may have the impression that it is "not very tasty." This is especially true for families with children; if the child is not accustomed to the taste and does not eat satisfactorily, parents may worry about nutrition and health. In such cases, it is recommended to combine canned goods or ready-to-eat meals that your child likes with other ingredients and seasonings. *For more details, you can view the PDF document. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

"Although there is a warning, I'm sure it will be fine," and "There's no way I would be affected." We all tend to underestimate the risks in front of us during a disaster. This is a cognitive bias, a distortion in thinking. In normal times, it serves as a function to protect us from stress, but during a disaster, it dulls our ability to sense danger. During the Great East Japan Earthquake, in areas where the tsunami reached, many people reportedly did not evacuate until they actually witnessed the tsunami, resulting in delays that led to casualties. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for more details.

During a disaster, the stockpiling of "emergency toilets," which are considered to be needed even before water and food, can be said to be a fundamental aspect of disaster preparedness. When preparing emergency toilets, it is also necessary to consider measures against the "odor" of waste. Waste needs to be stored until it can be disposed of, but during a disaster, municipal waste collection tends to be slower than usual. Therefore, it is essential to have odor-blocking solutions such as high-performance bags and solidifiers. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

In an era where social media has become widely prevalent, it can be said that everyone is a source of information. While convenience has increased, there have been frequent cases where false information, or "fake news," disseminated by ordinary social media users during disasters has caused confusion among various people. Fake news not only leaves the recipient bewildered but also carries the risk of becoming a perpetrator by spreading it after believing it to be true. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the PDF document. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

When a major earthquake occurs, there are numerous risks of furniture tipping over, falling, or moving in the kitchen. In a certain survey, when asked, "What is the most time-consuming household chore?" about half of the housewives responded that it is "preparing meals," indicating that the kitchen is one of the places where people spend a long time. It is necessary to take measures to protect one's safety in case of an emergency. While it is easy to pursue convenience in kitchen storage, it is also important to reconsider safety from the perspective of "items being less likely to fall" and "reducing the risk of injury." *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.

Do you know what actions you need to take if a major earthquake occurs while you are driving a car? While it is widely known to "protect yourself under a desk" indoors, the actions to take during an earthquake while driving are not well known. In a large earthquake, the steering wheel may be pulled away from you, or the vehicle may shake violently, similar to a flat tire. To calmly respond in an emergency, let's make sure to keep in mind the actions to take if an earthquake strikes while you are driving. *For more details, you can view the content in the PDF. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

October continues to be a season with many typhoons. It is necessary for households to prepare for water-related disasters such as heavy rain and flooding. In Japan, which has four distinct seasons, it is important to implement disaster prevention measures that correspond to the climate and disaster risks of each season. Let's also "change the wardrobe" of our disaster prevention backpacks with the seasons, leading to peace of mind in case of emergencies. *For more details on the column, you can view it in the PDF. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

"Water outages" occur due to various disasters such as earthquakes and wind-related disasters. There are many situations throughout the day where water is used for cooking, toilets, bathing, and once a water outage occurs, daily life is significantly restricted. In past major earthquakes, many affected individuals have cited "inability to use water for daily needs" as one of their biggest challenges during evacuation. Compared to electricity and gas, the restoration of water supply takes longer, which makes the impact of water outages more prolonged. Because they can occur after various disasters, it is important to always be prepared for water outages. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

When a situation arises where rescue is needed due to a disaster, what is important is to "let others know your location." Rescue teams do not necessarily pass right by you. The easiest ways to reach far away are "light" and "sound," but lights are less effective during the day, and cannot be used when batteries run out. Using a whistle to communicate your presence through sound is effective regardless of the time of day. Additionally, there is no worry about battery depletion, and it is lightweight, making it convenient to carry. *For more details, you can view the content in the PDF. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*