# MSI Emergency Navigation

> Disaster navigation and safety information app for use in Japan. (iPhone/iPad app by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msi-emergency-navigation/id683003070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545558892)
- Category: Finance, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French (France) and 23 more
- Released: 2013-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msi-emergency-navigation/id683003070/reviews.md

## What is MSI Emergency Navigation?

”MSI Emergency Navigation” is designed to support safe behavior and peace of mind during large-scale disasters. Not only does it guide users with routes to nearest evacuation centers, its AR function keeps users in the right direction in pitch darkness as well. It offers some continued functionality even when telecommunication systems are interrupted. It is full of convenient functions for disaster relief such as helping people gather information on, and check the welfare of loved ones. 

※ MSI Emergency Navigation can only be used within Japan.

■ Overview of MSI Emergency Navigation

Evacuation Center Function
Press the “Search by Map” button activates the smartphone’s GPS function to get local information and display surrounding evacuation centers. It also includes the altitudes of evacuation centers in lieu of tsunamis.
The routes from the user’s location to each evacuation center are also displayed. Selecting on an evacuation center also displays its address, telephone number and other information.

Camera (AR) Function
The GPS and camera (AR function) display the direction of evacuation centers in landscape mode. Even in darkness, directions to evacuation centers is easy and comforting! Additionally, once an evacuation center data has been stored in a smartphone, the AR can still be used even if telecommunication services are interrupted. The compass can also be used.

Disaster Know-how 
Under the supervision and guidance of the InterRisk Research Institute & Consulting Company of the MS&AD Insurance Group, information about what to do during an earthquake, typhoon or other large disaster is available for quick reference and peace-of-mind even if telecommunication services are interrupted.

Person Finder Registration & Confirmation Functionality
From evacuation center details screen, users can easily register with services such as Google’s “Person Finder” to help secure information on the safety and whereabouts of loved ones. Groups such as whole families that register in advance as same group members can then check on the safety of all members at the time of a disaster. To use the service, it is recommended that families or group members indicate in advance “If we get separated during a disaster, let’s register with ‘Person Finder’ and confirm our safety and whereabouts.”

■Important Items & Restrictions

1. Important Items
(1) This app was designed for use only in Japan.
(2) In the event of an actual evacuation, please respond as the situation demands, referring to local conditions and the directions of your local authorities. 
(3) Evacuation center data is based on centers designated by the local governing bodies of Japan.
2. Restrictions
(1) The disaster prevention information and evacuation center name and address information provided in this app is limited to the country of Japan. Moreover, part of disaster prevention information and evacuation center name and address information is provided only in Japanese.
(2) Depending upon the telecommunication infrastructural environment, the accuracy or acquisition of current locational data may be reduced or absent.
(3) The use of GPS functionality means that the accuracy of current locational data may be reduced indoors.
(4) Because the AR function utilizes the electronic compass installed in smartphones, the influence of surrounding magnetism may be large. As a result, display accuracy may differ by environment.
(5) For evacuation center data, This Service connects to and uses servers managed and operated by 1st Media Corporation. While this data is constantly being updated, precise data at the point of use at all times is not guaranteed.
(6) The automatic save function (cache function) of evacuation center data acquired by this app may increase required smartphone data volume leading to operating constraints in the smartphone itself.

## Key features

- Evacuation center routing
- Augmented reality (AR) navigation
- Offline functionality
- Disaster preparedness information
- Person finder registration
- Tsunami altitude information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msi-emergency-navigation/id683003070/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 県名表示を希望

*2023-06-11, version 2.4.2*

地震発生後すぐに早報が来るのはとてもありがたいが、県名が書かれておらず、市区町村以降が表示されるので全国の土地名をおさえていない限り、Twitterやその他媒体で詳細を調べ直すこととなる。日本人の私でもそうなので、海外の日本在住の方はよりわからないと思う。

### 3/5 — (´・ω・`)

*2020-01-30, version 2.3.0*

便利なアプリですが、バッテリー消費が激しいのが難点です。
災害時に電池の消費が激しいアプリはあまり使用できないので、もう少し消費を抑えてくれるともっと使いやすいアプリになると思います。

### 2/5 — 震度速報の通知が迷惑

*2018-10-07, version 2.2.10*

震度速報の通知範囲がどう判定されているのかわからないが、現在地が震源地(あるいは最大震度観測地)からかなり離れていて、震度が2以下の時でも、最大震度を通知する。しかも、その通知ではどこの震度なのか確認できない。不安を煽るだけの迷惑情報にしかなっていない。通知は設定アプリで通知オフにした。

起動時に毎回数秒間の注意画面が表示され、回避手段がないのも、緊急時にいち早く情報を得たいと言うユーザーの期待を裏切っている。

### 1/5 — 煩雑

*2016-11-21, version 2.2.6*

震度3での地震情報配信ははんざつに感じます。せめて4か5弱で充分と考えられます。加えて、他社に比べて配信が遅く正直役に立ちません。ご検討下さい。

### 1/5 — しつこい

*2016-02-02, version 2.2.3*

同じ地震速報を何度も送ってきて鬱陶しい。あと違うエリアの速報はいらない。これ作ってる奴は自分で利用しているのか？少しは考えろ。

### 1/5 — 煩い

*2016-01-14, version 2.2.3*

中部に住んでるのに、北海道の地震速報が６度も２分おきに入ってくる

全く揺れてないのに

遠方だったら一度で十分
気象庁発表をただ流すだけなら、不要です

### 3/5 — 安否情報の登録と確認だけの別アプリを出してほしい

*2015-11-26, version 2.2.2*

避難所を探す機能、防災情報を確認する機能、ノウハウ集、安否情報登録・確認機能、これら全て別個のアプリに切り分けて、それぞれがもっと軽く起動できるようにしていただきたいです。これらの全ての機能を一つのアプリ内に抱え込むことに何の意味もないはず。

我が家で一番遅いカミサンのiPhone4(iOS7)では、「このまま待ってて大丈夫なのかな？」と心配になるくらい、起動も各機能の動作も遅いです。しかも他のアプリに移動してから戻ったり、ロック画面になったのを解除したりするたびに、起動直後の「ご使用上の注意」の画面に戻ってしまい、その状態で延々と待たされてしまうので非常に辛いです。

あらかじめ登録したグループコードを使って、家族みんなのiPhoneで安否情報を登録したり検索したりできる仕組みは非常にありがたいので、それに特化した単機能アプリの開発を期待します。

### 3/5 — 通知機能が使いづらい

*2015-08-16, version 2.2.0*

通知機能、もう少し通知地域やレベルを細かく設定できるようにして欲しい。

どーでもいいレベルの通知が多過ぎて、通知機能が使いモノにならない。

### 2/5 — バッテリー消耗が早くなる

*2015-06-21, version 2.1.1*

便利そうだが、通信頻度が高いのかバッテリーすぐ消耗する。
災害通知が都道府県単位で無駄な通知が多い。23区に居て同じ東京都でも伊豆諸島の波浪警報まで通知されても役に立たない。
気象警報の通知レベルの段階をカスタマイズ設定出来るようにしてほしい。注意報からでは始終警告になり意味をなさない。

### 2/5 — 無料だが…

*2014-03-19, version 1.2.0*

AR機能は充電の消耗を考えると使いづらい感がある。

## Frequently asked questions about MSI Emergency Navigation

### What is MSI Emergency Navigation?

MSI Emergency Navigation is a free app designed to assist users during large-scale disasters by providing routes to evacuation centers, AR navigation, and information on loved ones' welfare. It offers continued functionality even when telecommunication systems are interrupted.

### Where can MSI Emergency Navigation be used?

MSI Emergency Navigation is exclusively designed for use within Japan. All disaster prevention information and evacuation center details are limited to the country of Japan, with some information available only in Japanese.

### Does MSI Emergency Navigation have ads?

No, MSI Emergency Navigation is ad-free. The app is free to download and use without any advertisements interrupting the user experience.

### How does the AR function in MSI Emergency Navigation work?

The AR function uses your smartphone's GPS and camera to display the direction of evacuation centers in landscape mode, even in darkness. Once evacuation center data is stored, the AR can be used even if telecommunication services are interrupted.

### Can I check on my family's safety with MSI Emergency Navigation?

Yes, MSI Emergency Navigation allows you to register with services like Google's 'Person Finder' to help secure information on the safety and whereabouts of loved ones. Families or groups registered in advance can check on the safety of all members during a disaster.

### What kind of disaster information does MSI Emergency Navigation provide?

Under the guidance of the InterRisk Research Institute & Consulting Company, the app provides quick reference information on what to do during earthquakes, typhoons, and other large disasters. This information is accessible even if telecommunication services are interrupted.

### Is MSI Emergency Navigation updated regularly?

The app was last updated on May 29, 2024, with version 2.4.3. This indicates ongoing development and maintenance to ensure its reliability and functionality.

### What devices support MSI Emergency Navigation?

MSI Emergency Navigation is available for iPhone and iPod devices. The age rating for the app is 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.3 — 2024-05-29

- Minor defects were fixed.

### 2.4.2 — 2022-06-01

- Minor defects were fixed.

### 2.4.1 — 2021-09-15

- Minor defects were fixed.

### 2.4.0 — 2021-08-26

【Version 2.4.0】
·Slight changes were made.

### 2.3.0 — 2019-12-12

【Version 2.3.0】
·Slight changes were made.

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