Bu-sha Learns Points for Preventing Inundation [BX-MAGAZINE]

Hello😊

Inundation damage caused by guerrilla rainstorms, typhoons, and heavy rain is increasing every year. Many people probably feel anxious whenever they see footage of flood damage on TV or the internet, thinking, "What if this happened to my home or workplace?"❓

So, this time, our mascot character "Bu-sha" learned about flood countermeasures❗️

When it comes to flood countermeasures, the first thing that comes to mind is "sandbags."

Actually, each sandbag weighs between 10kg and 20kg😳
Since you have to stack 10 to 20 of them, it is a lot of work💦

Because each one weighs over 10kg, it is quite difficult for "Bu-sha" to carry them😢
Also, they become even heavier when they absorb water during cleanup, and cleaning up the soil that leaks out of the sandbags is also a chore.

A "water-stop sheet" that anyone can handle easily

Bunka Shutter has flood countermeasure products that anyone can handle👍

That is the simple water-stop sheet "Tome-Pita."✨ Because it is a vinyl sheet installed in the openings of shutters or automatic doors, it is light and easy to handle. Since the installation method is attached to the sheet with illustrations, anyone can install it speedily. It is also easy to clean after use and does not take up space for storage.

If "Bu-sha" tries it once, he might be able to handle it too😊

A "water-stop board" that allows entry and exit even after installation

Also, there is the option of an aluminum water-stop board👍BX Water-stop Board With the "Raku-Set," it can be installed in various places without construction, and you can still enter and exit through the opening even after the water-stop board is installed✨ Like the water-stop sheet, it can be installed speedily even in sudden heavy rain.

It might be a bit too heavy for "Bu-sha," but it is light enough for an adult to install alone.

A "water-stop board" that rises automatically

The "water-stop sheet" and "water-stop board" introduced earlier need to be installed manually by people before heavy rain falls.

Actually, there is a flood barrier that can be installed without human labor❗️❗️❗️

The buoyancy-operated flood barrier "Aqua Float" has a structure where the flood barrier panel installed on the floor rises due to buoyancy when the water level rises, so it can automatically provide flood protection during heavy rain such as guerrilla downpours✨ It also doesn't require electricity, so it's easy on your wallet too👛

Of course, when the water level drops, the flood barrier panel automatically retracts into the floor, making it a hassle-free flood protection product❗️

In September 2025, a record-breaking short-duration heavy rainfall of 123.5mm per hour occurred in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. It is still fresh in our memory that a flooding disaster occurred in an underground parking lot in the city, where 274 vehicles were submerged because manual flood prevention measures could not be implemented in time.

Based on this damage, the Road Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism formulated the "Guidelines for Flood Prevention Measures for State-Managed Underground Parking Lots" published in March 2026, which states that flood barriers installed in underground parking lots should basically be of a type that rises automatically according to the water level (buoyancy type), taking into account the risk of power outages.

This "Aqua Float" is truly the savior that will reduce flood damage🙌

How was that❓

The three "key points to prevent flooding" that "Bu-sha" learned this time are as follows🦫

You have learned that for flood protection, there are not only sandbags, but also "waterproof sheets," "flood barriers," and "buoyancy-operated flood barriers that rise automatically according to the water level"☝️

You never know when heavy rain will occur.
I hope this will be an opportunity for you to think about flood protection for your home and workplace in preparation for an emergency.

Now, where will "Bu-sha" go next❓ Stay tuned🖐️

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