Disaster Preparedness for New Lifestyles: Approximately 90% Recognize the Need for 'Emergency Food and Water,' While Awareness Varies for 'Everyday Safety Measures'
Smaten Inc. conducted a survey on disaster preparedness for new lifestyles among 70 men and women nationwide. The results show high recognition for emergency food and water, but a disparity in awareness for everyday safety measures like furniture anti-tipping.
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Title: Disaster Preparedness for New Lifestyles: Approximately 90% Recognize the Need for 'Emergency Food and Water,' While Awareness Varies for 'Everyday Safety Measures'
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Industry: Housing, Architecture, Construction, Advertising, Marketing
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Smaten Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi; Representative Director: Keiichi Tsuzuki), a startup solving legal inspection challenges with DX, conducted a "Survey on Disaster Preparedness for New Lifestyles" targeting 70 men and women nationwide.
The survey revealed that while the importance of "stockpiling" items like drinking water and emergency food is widely recognized, there is a disparity in awareness regarding everyday safety measures in living spaces, such as preventing furniture from tipping over and preventing glass from shattering. This indicates a variation in priorities within disaster preparedness awareness.
【Survey Overview】
Survey Name: Survey on Disaster Preparedness for New Lifestyles
Survey Subject: Smaten Inc.
Survey Period: March 27, 2026
Survey Target: Men and women nationwide
Survey Method: Internet survey
Valid Responses: 70 samples
【Survey Results Summary】
1. Approximately 87% Recognize "Drinking Water," and Approximately 70% Recognize "Emergency Food" as Necessary
The most frequently cited disaster preparedness item for new lifestyles was "drinking water (87.14%)". This was followed by "emergency food/retort food (74.29%)", "flashlights/multi-functional lights (74.29%)", and "cash (72.86%)", indicating a high recognition of the importance of stockpiled items directly related to maintaining life during a disaster.
On the other hand, there was a slight difference in awareness regarding preparations related to life reconstruction, such as "cassette stoves (50.00%)" and "water bags (55.71%)".
2. For Evacuation Preparedness, "Lights and Cash" Rank High, Indicating a Tendency Towards Practicality
For emergency持ち出し用の防災グッズでは、「懐中電灯・多機能ライト（74.29％）」「現金（72.86％）」が上位となりました。また、「携帯用トイレ（58.57％）」「モバイルバッテリー（55.71％）」も多く挙げられ、避難時に実用性の高いアイテムが重視される傾向が見られました。