The Bridgestone Group views the support of regional communities affected by natural disasters to be part of its social mission. Once again, we express our deepest condolences for the deceased and offer our sincerest sympathies for all those affected by disaster. Going forward, we will continue to provide a variety of reconstruction assistance based on disaster conditions and needs in the stricken areas. The Bridgestone Group sincerely hopes for a swift recovery of the people and areas affected by disaster.
Toward Recovery from Disaster
Bridgestone Groups Reconstruction Assistances and Relief Efforts for Disasters
| Year | Disaster | Bridgestone Group’s supports |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sulawesi Earthquake | P.T. Bridgestone Tire Indonesia, P.T. Bridgestone Mining Solutions Indonesia : 280 million Indonesian rupiah |
| 2018 | Lombok Earthquake | P.T. Bridgestone Tire Indonesia : 200 million Indonesian rupiah |
| 2018 | Heavy rains in West Japan | 10 million yen |
| 2017 | Hurricanes in America | Bridgestone, Bridgestone Americas Inc. : 1 million dollars |
| 2017 | Heavy rains in Kyusyu | 15 million yen |
| 2016 | Kumamoto Earthquake | 20 million yen |
| 2015 | Heavy rains in East Japan | 10 million yen |
| 2014 | Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever | Bridgestone : 54 million yen Bridgestone Americas Inc.. : 500 thousand dollars |
| 2013 | Typhoon in the Philippines | Bridgestone : 10 million yen Bridgestone Asia Pacific P.T. Ltd. : 50 thousand Singapore dollars |
| 2013 | Sichuan Earthquake | Bridgestone : 15 million yen Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. : 300 thousand yuan |
Employee Volunteers for the Reconstruction of the Disaster-Stricken Areas
Kumamoto : Volunteers removing dirt and wreckage in a residential area
East Japan : The Damaged Buildings Repair Project
