New Disaster Prevention x Physical Fitness Measurement Model 'Disaster Mitigation Physical Fitness Measurement' Debuts at UR Housing Complex Event in Ikeda City, Osaka

Wingate Co., Ltd. (Representative: Kenta Toyama) conducted 'Disaster Mitigation Physical Fitness Measurement' at the UR Midorigaoka Housing Complex in Ikeda City, Osaka, on March 14, 2026. A total of 150 residents participated, and it was found that the average scores for people aged 70 and over were at the lowest level. 'Visualization of those requiring assistance' through physical fitness data has the potential to significantly change disaster prevention and long-term care prevention policies of local governments.

1. Why Physical Fitness and Disaster Prevention Now?

Large-scale disasters occur almost every year in Japan, and many of the victims are elderly and vulnerable individuals. While local government disaster prevention measures primarily focus on developing 'knowledge, stockpiles, and evacuation routes,' actual evacuation actions often depend on physical abilities such as 'running, crouching, and helping' to determine life or death.

Wingate focused on this issue and developed the 'Disaster Mitigation Physical Fitness Measurement' program, which combines disaster drills with physical fitness testing. This program quantifies the physical fitness level of each resident, enabling early identification of those requiring assistance and targeted intervention.

2. Demonstration Results: Implementation in Ikeda City, Osaka on March 14, 2026

* **Date**: Saturday, March 14, 2026 * **Venue**: UR Urban Agency, Midorigaoka Housing Complex, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture * **Number of Participants**: A total of 150 people