"First Mission Box®" Disaster Preparedness Tool for Condominiums Introduced for the First Time in Duo Hills Rokkomichi New Development
Hoohers Corporation is introducing "First Mission Box®", a disaster preparedness tool for condominiums, to foster "mutual aid" among residents in preparation for large-scale disasters, starting with the new development "Duo Hills Rokkomichi" in Kobe.
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Hoohers Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Eiichi Ogawa) has decided to introduce the "First Mission Box®" (hereinafter referred to as FMB), a disaster preparedness tool for condominiums for initial response during major earthquakes, in its "Duo Hills" series of developed condominiums. The introduction will begin with "Duo Hills Rokkomichi" in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
**■Background of Introduction: Promoting a System of "Mutual Aid" in Times of Disaster**
Recently, concerns about large-scale disasters such as the Nankai Trough earthquake and the Tokyo Inland earthquake have been increasing. In the condominiums developed by our company so far, in addition to ensuring building safety, we have focused on providing disaster preparedness warehouses and enhancing disaster supplies.
However, even if the building and supplies are prepared, they are useless if the people present at the time cannot utilize them.
In times of disaster, how appropriately the initial response is carried out immediately after occurrence significantly influences life preservation and the prevention of secondary damage. While "public aid" from government and fire departments is difficult to rely on immediately after an earthquake, in condominiums, residents are often recommended to shelter in place.
We will strengthen preparedness from both hardware and software aspects for "what-if" situations, and promote the creation of a "mutual aid" system so that residents can respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected disasters.
**■FMB: An Action Instruction Manual for Initial Response During Major Earthquakes**
The FMB is an action instruction manual designed to enable people present during a major earthquake to carry out the initial disaster response together. It is in an easy-to-understand, illustrated format, with instructions divided into cards, allowing anyone to act by following the order of the cards. It was created under the supervision of Kikikanri Kyoiku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd.
The cards are structured into four teams: the "Headquarters Team" for overall condominium coordination, the "Building Confirmation Team" for checking building damage, the "Safety Confirmation Team" for confirming resident safety and rescue, and the "Life Support Team" for preparing the foundation for safe living, such as toilet operations and security measures. The mechanism involves the four teams working in cooperation, centered around the Headquarters Team.
**■Background of Introduction: Promoting a System of "Mutual Aid" in Times of Disaster**
Recently, concerns about large-scale disasters such as the Nankai Trough earthquake and the Tokyo Inland earthquake have been increasing. In the condominiums developed by our company so far, in addition to ensuring building safety, we have focused on providing disaster preparedness warehouses and enhancing disaster supplies.
However, even if the building and supplies are prepared, they are useless if the people present at the time cannot utilize them.
In times of disaster, how appropriately the initial response is carried out immediately after occurrence significantly influences life preservation and the prevention of secondary damage. While "public aid" from government and fire departments is difficult to rely on immediately after an earthquake, in condominiums, residents are often recommended to shelter in place.
We will strengthen preparedness from both hardware and software aspects for "what-if" situations, and promote the creation of a "mutual aid" system so that residents can respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected disasters.
**■FMB: An Action Instruction Manual for Initial Response During Major Earthquakes**
The FMB is an action instruction manual designed to enable people present during a major earthquake to carry out the initial disaster response together. It is in an easy-to-understand, illustrated format, with instructions divided into cards, allowing anyone to act by following the order of the cards. It was created under the supervision of Kikikanri Kyoiku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd.
The cards are structured into four teams: the "Headquarters Team" for overall condominium coordination, the "Building Confirmation Team" for checking building damage, the "Safety Confirmation Team" for confirming resident safety and rescue, and the "Life Support Team" for preparing the foundation for safe living, such as toilet operations and security measures. The mechanism involves the four teams working in cooperation, centered around the Headquarters Team.