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Supporting Recovery Through Technology

In the aftermath of the Kumamoto Earthquake that struck on July 28, 2026, Safie Inc., headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, extends its heartfelt condolences to those affected by the disaster. The earthquake has had a profound impact on local communities, medical facilities, and businesses, prompting Safie to offer invaluable support in the form of cloud recording cameras and audiovisual equipment.

Safie's initiative aims to assist municipalities, healthcare institutions, and enterprises that suffered damage in Kumamoto Prefecture by providing these tools at no cost. The recorded footage is safely stored in the cloud, allowing stakeholders to access real-time visuals through PCs and smartphones. This capability enhances accurate understanding of the situation from afar and facilitates prompt decision-making.

What We Offer

• - Free Rental of Cameras and LTE Routers.
• - Free Access to Our Video Platform.

These offers are specifically aimed at the municipalities, medical institutions, and businesses affected by this earthquake.

Camera Models and Usage

1. Safie GO Series: An outdoor fixed cloud recording camera designed for diverse weather conditions. Learn more here.
2. Safie Pocket Series: A wearable cloud camera ideal for on-the-go environments. Find out more here.

Both the "Safie GO" and "Safie Pocket" series are equipped with LTE communication capabilities. Once the devices arrive, they can be operational with a simple power on. In situations where LTE connectivity might be challenging, Safie will also provide LTE routers at no additional charge.

Implementation Strategies

• - Remote monitoring of healthcare facilities and evacuation centers.
• - Assessment of conditions like water outages or power failures from a distance.
• - Real-time information sharing among municipalities, corporations, and relevant institutions.
• - Swift collaboration with other agencies including police, fire departments, and self-defense forces.

How to Apply and Inquire

Details regarding eligibility, duration, and the number of units available will be provided upon inquiry. Please contact us at:

Safie Inc. Disaster Support Office
Email: [email protected]
Visit our disaster support page here.

Background of Our Assistance

As reported in various outlets, the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake caused significant damage to housing, transport infrastructure, and essential services such as commercial facilities and medical providers. Our goal is to facilitate a clearer understanding of the local circumstances and to aid in information exchange among municipalities, corporations, and responsible organizations.

Historically, Safie Inc. has provided support during numerous crises such as earthquakes, heavy rains, typhoons, and infectious disease outbreaks. During the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, we delivered SIM-integrated cloud cameras to major roads leading into Kumamoto City, enabling real-time visualization of traffic conditions and facilitating rapid resource allocation decision-making.

In 2024, after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, we once again provided audiovisual equipment to affected municipalities and the Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to aid in recovery operations. Additionally, during the flooding disaster in Niigata Prefecture in August 2022, we supplied cloud cameras to evacuation districts in Murakami City.

In medical contexts, we have integrated the portable Safie Pocket2 Plus camera into emergency vehicles at the Hyogo Prefectural Harima Himeji Medical Center, ensuring that real-time audio and visuals from emergency scenes can be shared with hospital staff for faster patient readiness. Throughout the pandemic, we also provided a special rental support package for healthcare facilities, allowing them to use cloud recording cameras for monitoring patients at a distance.

Within our company, we established a Disaster Support Office and joined initiatives like the “Disaster Prevention DX Public-Private Partnership Council” to strengthen our response capabilities.

Safie is committed to contributing to society through our technological services. As we respond to the Kumamoto Earthquake, we aim to ensure safety and speed up recovery efforts in affected areas as part of our ongoing social contribution activities.

About Safie Inc.

• - Location: 1-1-1 Nishi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Sumitomo Realty & Development Osaki Garden Tower.
• - Founded: October 2014.
• - CEO: Takahiro Sadogashima.
• - Business: Development, operation, and provision of cloud recording video platform “Safie” and related services.
• - Service URL: https://safie.jp/
• - Corporate URL: https://safie.co.jp/
• - Careers Page: https://safie.co.jp/teams