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Secual and Hokutsuu Collaborate for Enhanced Disaster Management

In a significant step towards bolstering local safety and disaster responses, Secual, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has joined forces with Hokutsuu, based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Starting February 2026, they will implement a collaborative project aimed at strengthening local security and disaster prevention. The first phase of this initiative has already commenced in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture.

Phase One: Pilot Experiment Overview

With cooperation from the local community, the project involves replacing existing streetlights at Kamishihi Middle School with the innovative "Secual Smart Poles". This pilot aims to enhance safety during student commutes, ensuring reliable operation during snowy and icy conditions, and facilitating remote monitoring of on-site situations in emergencies.

The pilot's details were made public in a related press release, highlighting the attributes of the Smart Poles and their functionality.

Key Outcomes of the Result Validation

1. Operational Effectiveness in Snowy Conditions

Through remote management via the Smart Pole control system, both the lighting and extinguishing features functioned accurately, confirming that visibility on roads and sidewalks at night is effectively maintained.

• - Monthly control for switching on and off lights.
• - Timely control to minimize electricity costs.

2. Remote Monitoring of Surrounding Conditions via Camera

Even under 4G LTE conditions, the system showed consistent functionality with uninterrupted live streaming and cloud recording. This capability enables monitoring of snow and road conditions and allows for timely verification during disasters or accidents.

• - Tracking snow and road freezing conditions.
• - Ensuring student safety during commutes.
• - Identifying pedestrians and vehicles at night.

Phase Two: Integration with Comprehensive Disaster Information System

Hokutsuu boasts a strong track record in the field of information communication networks and comprehensive disaster management systems. They have provided many municipal solutions through their disaster information platform, X-sys.

Building on the successful test results, the next stage of the project will see a full integration of the Smart Pole system with Hokutsuu's comprehensive disaster management system. This will enable the monitoring of visual data from the Smart Pole installed in front of Kamishihi Middle School directly from the disaster information system. This aligned approach will allow local authorities to manage a wide range of safety monitoring, including conditions related to rainfall, snowfall, and animal occurrences.

Future Outlook

Secual and Hokutsuu are committed to enhancing the integration of Smart Poles with the comprehensive disaster management system. Their goal is to create social infrastructure that provides monitoring and protection for communities in both normal and emergency situations. Upcoming advancements include:

• - Strengthening data collection capabilities with weather sensors and flood sensors.
• - Enhancing information outreach with LED signs, speakers, and alerts to complement existing disaster communication systems.

By implementing these strategies, they aspire to contribute significantly to national disaster resilience efforts.