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Efforts to expand and improve emergency shelters

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2026.03.26

Efforts to expand and improve emergency shelters

- Notice of the publication of a press release by ProtectArts Corporation -.

ProtectArts Corporation has announced an initiative to "expand and improve emergency shelters" in order to respond to the growing disaster and contingency risks in recent years.

This information is available as the following press release.
Government to "Secure Emergency Shelters" in Preparation for Armed Attack Cabinet to Approve Draft Basic Policy within the Month | PROTECT ARTS, INC. press release

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Background|The Growing Need for Air Safety

The government is promoting the development of "emergency shelters," including the use of private underground facilities such as underground malls, underground stations, and underground parking lots, in order to build a system that can respond seamlessly to all emergency situations, from armed attacks to natural disasters.

In line with this, shelter facilities that ensure a higher level of safety in addition to traditional shelter functions are becoming increasingly important against the backdrop of more severe natural disasters and changes in the international situation. In shelter facilities, what is essential is the air environment there.

Ventilation and filtering performance to prevent the entry of hazardous substances and to allow for extended stays will become essential features in shelters of the future.

Outline of Initiatives|Shelter Ventilation System to be Implemented in Society

In this press release, we mention the need for infrastructure to ensure a safe air environment, centered on the ventilation systems for shelters that Protect Arts is developing.

The main points are,

Optimizing ventilation capacity in sheltered environments
Filtering performance designed to handle chemical, biological, and radioactive materials
Unprecedented stability of supply being made in Japan.

These include

Not just a "shelter",“A safe place to stay.”This is an initiative to realize shelters as

Future Prospects|Domestic and International Expansion

Based on the technology that has been deployed mainly in the domestic market, ProtectArts is now looking to expand into a wider range of regions and applications.

Promote the introduction of disaster prevention and BCP applications in Japan
Application to private facilities that are not limited to government offices
Expansion into overseas markets such as European countries

From the perspective of "air safety," we will strive to provide products and technologies that function as part of the social infrastructure.