Arealink has signed an agreement with Ishikawa Prefecture on cooperation concerning storage units and other facilities in disasters, supporting the storage of supplies and household goods during disasters. Going forward, the company will supply and install outdoor storage containers and provide vacant units for temporary use.
Arealink Co.,Ltd. signed an agreement with Ishikawa Prefecture on cooperation concerning storage units and other facilities in disasters, and held a signing ceremony at the Ishikawa Prefectural Government Office on 1 October 2026. The agreement was concluded to address demand for the storage of supplies during disasters and the temporary storage of household goods from disaster-affected homes.
Under the agreement, outdoor storage containers will be supplied and installed to support evacuation living and serve as temporary stockpiling warehouses. Vacant units at Hello Storage locations in Ishikawa Prefecture will also be provided as temporary storage spaces for furniture and other belongings from disaster-affected homes.
During normal times, the parties are also considering holding seminars and events to share expertise on disaster preparedness stockpiling and the creation of safe spaces, with the aim of helping strengthen disaster preparedness across the region.
Arealink operates Hello Storage locations nationwide, managing 3,182 properties and 136,723 units as of August 2026. Going forward, the company intends to provide support through the prompt provision and use of these facilities during disasters.
At the signing, the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture expressed expectations that the agreement would help resolve challenges related to storing supplies during disasters, while Arealink's president emphasized initiatives including disaster preparedness stockpiling.