MSI Emergency Navigation: A Comprehensive Disaster Relief Tool

MSI Emergency Navigation is a free Android application developed by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited. This app is specifically designed to support safe behavior and provide peace of mind during large-scale disasters. It offers a range of features to guide users to the nearest evacuation centers and ensure they stay on the right path, even in pitch darkness.

One of the standout features of MSI Emergency Navigation is its augmented reality (AR) function. Using the smartphone’s GPS and camera, this function displays the direction of evacuation centers in landscape mode. This makes it incredibly useful, especially in low-light conditions. Even if telecommunication systems are interrupted, the AR function can still be accessed if the evacuation center data has been stored in the smartphone.

In addition to navigation, MSI Emergency Navigation also provides valuable disaster relief information. Users can access guidance on what to do during earthquakes, typhoons, and other large disasters, even without telecommunication services. The app also allows users to register with services like Google’s “Person Finder” to provide information on the safety and whereabouts of loved ones.

Please note that MSI Emergency Navigation can only be used within Japan.