TOKYO (TR) – Following a collection of extreme floods that submerged shops and compelled momentary closures, comfort retailer big Lawson has introduced plans to broaden the set up of flood limitations at high-risk areas throughout Japan, stories NHK (Sep. 30).
Record-breaking torrential rains centered round Chiba Prefecture on August 14 left roughly a dozen shops operated by main comfort chains inundated with water. In response to the rising risk, Lawson determined to roll out water-blocking panels to shops located in susceptible areas, equivalent to these situated at elevations decrease than close by rivers.
The firm has already launched the limitations at roughly 80 areas nationwide. The effectiveness of the panels was just lately put to the check at a Lawson department in Oamishirasato City, Chiba Prefecture.
After experiencing about 50 centimeters of flooding in the course of the heavy rains in August, the shop put in a barrier. When Typhoon No. 25 struck in September, the panel efficiently blocked floodwaters from breaching the doorway.
“I was half in doubt, but the barrier almost completely prevented water from entering through the front doors,” stated retailer supervisor Takuro Nishii. “It is a massive help because it significantly shortens the time it takes to resume business operations.”
Lawson’s headquarters introduced it can shoulder the complete value of the installations, soliciting requests from franchise house owners working in flood-prone areas.
“By building disaster-resilient stores, we aim not only to reduce the burden on our staff during emergencies but also to ensure we remain a reliable resource for our local customers,” stated Toya Yamaguchi, a supervisor in Lawson’s Risk Management Department.