Convenience store operators work to have their stores act as disaster hubs
The operators of convenience stores in Japan, long an essential part of daily life, are seeking to have their stores serve as disaster response hubs that help support nearby residents in times of major natural disasters.By leveraging their nationwide store networks, convenience store operators aim to provide free access to communications services and electricity in emergencies. They also plan to use in-store electronic displays to share the latest disaster information and urge people to evacuate if necessary.n February, Lawson renovated an existing store in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, and reopened it as a "disaster support convenience store."
