[Osaka/Izumiotsu City] Izumiotsu City proposes the latest disaster prevention solutions at IZUMIOTSU WELL-BEING EXPO 2024, passing lessons from the Noto Peninsula earthquake into the future
*Izumiotsu City*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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Izumiotsu City proposes the latest disaster prevention solutions at IZUMIOTSU WELL-BEING EXPO2024, passing lessons from the Noto Peninsula earthquake into the future
*The largest disaster prevention corner in the prefecture, in collaboration with 7 companies, introducing the latest countermeasures at 7 booths and 1 stage*
Employees receive encouragement from the mayor at the departure ceremony. Supporting evacuation centers in Wajima City / In front of the city hall entrance
Great success during the Noto Peninsula earthquake! Hand washing system owned by the city that does not require running water Izumiotsu City will hold “IZUMIOTSU WELL-BEING” on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd.
We will be exhibiting a booth introducing the latest disaster prevention measures at EXPO2024. At this booth, we will offer “concrete solutions” to the issues revealed by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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From January 2nd to June 1st of this year, the city dispatched a total of 25 employees to the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and provided overnight support at evacuation centers. the
“I faced it on the spot”
Based on the issues of food, clothing, and shelter, we will hold exhibitions with the following three themes. “1. Eliminate the hidden dissatisfaction behind the blanket,” “2. Eliminate water
restrictions,” and “3. Eliminate the boundary between what is normal and what if.”
Based on these three themes, we will introduce practical disaster prevention solutions that make full use of the latest technology. For example, a wide variety of exhibits are planned, including new items to alleviate the shortage of blankets at evacuation centers, a water circulation system that enables hand-washing and bathing in places without running water, and disaster prevention items to blur the line between everyday life and emergencies. I’m doing it.
Among the pre-Expo events to be held in various locations this year, Motoichi is the only one in the disaster prevention field that will have seven booths and one stage in collaboration with seven companies, making it the largest exhibition.
* Theme 1 Eliminate hidden dissatisfaction with blankets / Japan Blanket Industry Association / Takiyoshi Co., Ltd. / All Yours Co., Ltd. *
Izumiotsu, the city that delivered blankets to disaster-stricken areas “No. 1 in Japan”
Izumiotsu City is the largest blanket producing city in Japan, accounting for approximately 90% of domestic blanket production. The city also has the Japan Blanket Industry Association, a representative organization for the blanket industry, and in collaboration with government agencies, they have delivered blankets to areas affected by many disasters, including the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Hidden complaints about blankets: They take up a lot of space and are difficult to carry.
In recent years, disasters have become more frequent and severe. Blankets are an important stockpile, but securing and managing them is not easy. It is not easy for local governments to stockpile supplies or for citizens to transport them from their homes to evacuation centers. In fact, storage space at elementary and junior high schools that serve as evacuation centers is limited, making it difficult to keep enough blankets for all citizens.
Izumiotsu City is known as “Japan’s best blanket town”. However, there are no huge factories here. Rather, it is a town of craftsmen, where craftsmen at small factories painstakingly create blankets. It is characterized by a delicate manual manufacturing process, and there are currently severe restrictions on mass production and inventory management. This makes it difficult to respond to sudden demands during disasters.
Blanket factory in Izumiotsu City / Takiyoshi Co., Ltd.
Raised craftsman Kazuo Takitani / Takiyoshi Co., Ltd.
“Moff Bag”, a new item to solve problems
In order to solve these issues, the city and the Japan Blanket Industry Association repeatedly exchanged opinions, and the Moff Bag was born. The Moff Bag is designed to compactly store household blankets and is easy to carry. The development involved many hardships and trial and error, but it was completed with the idea that all citizens could live their evacuation lives with peace of mind. Moffback/ You can take it out with both hands open. Store compactly at home The actual use of evacuation blankets as seen in support of evacuation centers in Wajima City
The city has a stockpile of blankets equal to the estimated number of evacuees, but in reality one blanket per person is not enough. When providing support to evacuation centers in Wajima City, city staff found that the types of blankets being used at evacuation centers varied. Many people were seen bringing their own bedding from home as one bed was not enough.
Thirty years have passed since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and the issue of blankets remains a long-standing issue. The Moff Bag eliminates blanket shortages in evacuation centers and allows individuals to carry their own self-help supplies. We hope that this new item, which reflects actual experiences in the disaster area, will bring peace of mind and safety to many people.
Izumiotsu City staff in charge of color scheme (Wajima City evacuation center) Various types of bedding (evacuation center in Wajima City)
* Theme (2) Eliminate water constraints / High-tech hand wash basin & shower / WOTA Co., Ltd. *
Securing water for daily use is a major issue during earthquake disasters While drinking water is often obtained relatively quickly during disasters, it is extremely difficult to secure water for daily use such as washing hands and bathing. According to a citizen survey report (March 2012) conducted by Sendai City regarding the Great East Japan Earthquake, the number one “thing that I felt was particularly inconvenient while living at home” was “I was unable to use the toilet or bath due to water outage.” 49.9% of citizens cited this. The results of this survey show that the lack of water for domestic use is recognized as a more serious problem than drinking water. Administrative Issue: Securing Water for Domestic Use
On the government side, finding effective measures to deal with the shortage of domestic water has been a long-standing challenge. Support for hand-washing and bathing is currently being put on the back burner because it cannot be distributed as easily as drinking water and people do not know how to store it. This greatly reduces the quality of life during disasters and increases hygiene risks.
He played an active role in the Noto Peninsula earthquake. High-tech handwash and shower with state-of-the-art technology that can be used without running water
In this exhibition, we will introduce the “Washing Hand Washing Stand WOSH” and the “Wota Hand Washing Stand” that enables hand washing and showering even in places without running water.
We will demonstrate “BOX”. These technologies have the potential to fundamentally solve the long-standing issue of securing water for daily use in the event of an earthquake. In fact, these technologies were used to great effect during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, with approximately 200 hand-washing stations and 100 showers installed at evacuation centers. Through this initiative, we were able to cover 84% of all evacuation centers that were experiencing long-term water outages. In addition, the showers stockpiled by the city were used at the Fudoji Community Center evacuation center in Noto Town, supporting the lives of many evacuees.
Fudoji Community Center Evacuation Shelter (Noto Town)
Motoichi’s shower used at Fudoji Community Center
Hand washing stand and shower in Motoichi / 2 each available Please see the homepage for details.
▶ WOTA BOX: Shower
▶ WOSH: Hand washing stand
*Theme (3) Eliminate the barriers between everyday life and what-ifs / Introducing products that are useful in everyday life and what-if life*
In recent years, natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and heavy rain have been occurring frequently, and we do not know when or where they will occur. It is important to be prepared for such disasters, but preparing for disasters that do not know when they will occur is a difficult task for everyone.
Therefore, the city is adopting a new way of thinking that eliminates the boundaries between everyday life and emergency situations, and provides products and services that are useful in both situations. This eliminates the need for special preparations and allows you to use familiar products even in emergencies.
The city works with companies with which it has disaster agreements to spread awareness about disaster preparedness through disaster prevention drills and events. As part of this effort, we are introducing products devised by each company that are useful for everyday life as well as for everyday life, and we will also be showing off these products at this pre-event. These products were born from our experiences with the earthquake and are useful in both daily life and emergencies.
For example, during the Noto Peninsula earthquake, emergency portable toilets were delivered as relief supplies, but there have been reports of people not knowing how to use them. Emergency portable toilets are useful when outdoors or in traffic jams, but it is very important that you get used to using them on a regular basis, rather than using them for the first time in an emergency.
Kao “Wash your clothes anywhere in a bag”
Pigeon “Sonaetta”
Glico “Liquid Milk ICREO”
Please see the homepage for details.
▶ Kao: Wash your clothes in a bag anywhere
▶ Pigeon: Sonaetta ▶ Ezaki Glico: Icreo
*Stage Menu/Blanket King Decisive Match MC belongs to Yoshimoto Kogyo “Fujimoto Mofu” whose stage name comes from “blanket”*
The “Blanket King Tournament” will be held from 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, September 22nd. A quiz competition themed around the history and knowledge related to blankets will provide participants with a fun time. The MCs will be “Timekeeper”, a young comedian duo from Yoshimoto Kogyo who have also made it to the M1 semi-finals, and “Fujimoto Mofu”, whose stage name comes from Blanket. We will deliver 45 minutes of “laughter and learning”.
Deepen your knowledge about blankets through quizzes and compete for gorgeous prizes. The person with the most points will receive the title “Blanket King” and a special prize.
MC/Timekeeper
MC / Mofu Fujimoto
IZUMIOTSU WELL-BEING EXPO 2024 Overview
Date and time: September 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (both days)
Venue Sea Pass Park (1-55 Komatsucho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture) Area 1. Food and agriculture area “Farm Table”
Local governments and companies that have agricultural partnership agreements with the city will exhibit, displaying agricultural products from each region and
This is a “food and agriculture” area where you can enjoy delicious cuisine. 2. “Local Ecology”, an area of greenery and sustainability This is an area where you can experience a sustainable environment towards a future where we coexist with greenery.
3. Future and Technology Area “Health Innovation Disaster Prevention” This is an area where we demonstrate new technologies in our daily lives and create the future.
4. Civic activities and local areas “Commons Action”
In the area where the “Sea Pass Park Club”, a civic group active in the park, exhibits.
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5. Art town area “Artful Izumi Otsu”
This is an art area where you can feel art and music, created together with the citizens.
6. “Diversity Education” area for children and play
An area that fosters learning, discovery, and communication across generations through free play.
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Stage program ▶Sunday, September 22nd, 10:30am-11:00am
Talk session “Art City Izumi Otsu” / Mural artist Hideki Kimura Mr
▶September 22nd (Sunday) 11:35am – 12:20pm
“Blanket King Decisive Battle” / Comedian “Time Keeper” “Fujimoto Mofu” ▼Special site
IZUMIOTSU WELL-BEING EXPO 2024