Measures for implementing flood safety equipment in tsunami-prone areas of the world are difficult in any city, given how much space they occupy uselessly the vast majority of the time. Ji Man Kim has thus come up with a solution for high-water refuges that blend in nicely with any urban design.
Functioning as public planters when the streets relatively dry, the Life Keepers connect to deeply rooted street lights with hinges that surround the poles. Built-in floatation pads can alleviate a great deal of weight, and they easily rise up with the level of flood waters. When some of the few good things to cling onto have become completely submerged, this flood safety buoy would be visible and easy to grab onto, with its broad size, its handle and its provision of life jackets and First Aid kits.
Flood Safety Streetlights
The Life Keeper Uses the Support of Lampposts for Inundation Refuges
Trend Themes
1. Flood Safety Equipment - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing compact and versatile flood safety equipment that integrates seamlessly into urban design.
2. High-water Refuges - Potential for disruptive innovation in creating high-water refuges that connect to existing street lights and provide necessary support during flood situations.
3. Innovative Buoy Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing innovative buoys that are highly visible, easily accessible, and equipped with life-saving supplies.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Urban planning industry can explore disruptive innovations in integrating flood safety equipment into urban designs, ensuring safety and functionality.
2. Emergency Management - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the emergency management industry to develop high-water refuges that can be deployed quickly and provide necessary support during floods.
3. Safety Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the safety equipment industry have the opportunity to create innovative buoys with buoyancy mechanisms, broad size, handle, and provisions for life jackets and First Aid kits.