Learning from Real-Life Experiences
Right after the disaster, I was in a panic and couldn’t calmly gather information. It’s important to anticipate situations in advance!
Stores had no supplies at all, and I couldn’t get what I needed. I truly realized the importance of everyday preparedness.
After the disaster, I read a disaster preparedness book for the first time and realized it described exactly what I had experienced. I wish I had read it earlier…
The "Three Essentials" to Protect
The most important thing in disaster preparedness is to protect life. Then, protect physical and mental health in the days following the disaster, and finally, work toward restoring everyday life.
In “My Style Disaster Preparedness”, we focus on stockpiling items—especially hygiene products—that help protect health and daily life.
Let’s Think Specifically About Stockpiling Based on Individual Needs
Various natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and typhoons can be expected, but one thing they all have in common is the high likelihood of lifelines (electricity, gas, and water) being cut off. Even if lives are saved, many people have experienced prolonged hardship due to lack of access to food, clothing, and shelter.
While convenient emergency supply kits are available for purchase, are they truly sufficient? By identifying the needs of each family member, you can determine what is necessary to stockpile. Let’s think about this together.
Some Tips to Protect Your Body and Soul at the Time of Disaster
Generally, what tends to be overlooked is “our household’s unique needs.” The items listed below are just suggestions. If there are things you feel are necessary—even if others might not notice—be sure to prepare them in advance. (For items where Unicharm products may be helpful, please refer to the “Recommended Hygiene Products” section.)