September 2023 "News from Chiba Municipal Administration" for Foreigners

National Traffic Safety Campaign in Autumn

With the slogan "Reflective materials are here!"
For 9 days from September 21st to September 9th, we will carry out the Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign.
Everyone should follow traffic rules not only to prevent accidents, but also to avoid accidents.
(1) Protect the safety of pedestrians such as children and the elderly.
(2) Prevent accidents in the evening and at night.Do not drink and drive.
(3) Bicycle riders must also wear helmets.Observe traffic rules.
Question: Regional Safety Division TEL: 043-245-5148

★Related events
(1) Traffic safety project/poster award-winning exhibition
　日時：9月21日(木曜日)～9月30日(土曜日)9:00～21:00(21日は10:00から・30日は17:00まで)
　　　　Closed on September 9 (Monday)
(2) Traffic Safety Fair ☆Chiba
　Date and time: Tuesday, September 9, 26:13-00:16
　Contents: Traffic safety class, fashion show using reflective materials, exhibition, prefectural police band
　　　　Traffic safety contact concert
(3) Traffic Safety Gathering
　Date: September 9 (Saturday) 30:14-00:16
　Contents: Traffic Safety Campaign Certificate of Appreciation, Traffic Safety
　　　　Plan poster winner award, traffic safety class, etc.
　Location: Lifelong Learning Center (3 Benten, Chuo-ku)
　
Question: (1) and (3) are Local Safety Division TEL: 043-245-5148
　　　(2) Prefectural Police Headquarters Transportation General Affairs Division TEL: 043-201-0110

Recruitment of vacant house residents of municipal housing

(1) General
　Those who can apply are those with low income, those with an emergency contact, etc.
　There are conditions for
(2) Expired (for families with children)
　In addition to the general conditions of (1), parents under the age of 45 who have children under elementary school age can apply.

Both (1) and (2) can live for 10 years.If you have any questions, please ask.

Scheduled move-in date: From January 2024, 1 (holiday)
Lottery date: October 10 (Tuesday)
Application forms: Available from September 9 (Monday) at the following locations.
　Chiba City Housing Supply Corporation (Central Community Center 1F)・Ward Office・
　Prefectural Housing Information Plaza (1-16 Sakaemachi, Chuo-ku)
Application date: From October 2023st (Sunday) to 10th (Tuesday), 1.
　Please send the application form and required documents to Chiba City Housing Supply Corporation (260-0026 Chibaminato, Chuo-ku, 2-1).
　All you need is a stamp from the post office from October 10st (Sun) to October 1th (Tue).
　* Duplicate applications are not allowed.

Inquiries: Chiba City Housing Supply Corporation TEL: 043-245-7515

Temporary benefits for child-rearing households

We will provide living benefits to child-raising households who are in trouble due to rising prices.
Households receiving child allowance cannot apply.

Target:
(1) The child must be registered as a resident in Chiba City on April 4.
(2) Children born after May 5 must be registered as residents of Chiba City at the time of birth.
(3) Having a child born between April 2005, 4 and April 2, 2024.

Benefit amount: 10,000 yen per eligible child
For more information on the application form and how to apply, please see [Chiba City Temporary Benefits for Child-rearing Households].
Search or ask.

Inquiries: Chiba City Child-rearing Household Benefits Secretariat TEL: 043-400-3254

School support system

We will help you with the cost of school supplies that your child uses at school.
Eligibility: Children attending Chiba municipal, national, or prefectural elementary schools, junior high schools, etc.
　　　Parents who are in trouble with the money necessary for living, parents who are receiving child rearing allowance, etc.
　　　For more information, please search for [Chiba City Tuition Support] or ask a question.
Application: Please consult with the school your child attends, fill out an application form, and submit it to the school.

Questions: Academic Affairs Division TEL: 043-245-5928

Subsidizing expenses for maternity checkups will start

After October 10, at a hospital contracted with Chiba City for those who give birth 1 weeks and 2 month after giving birth
When we have a medical examination, we support expense of childbirth medical examination.
Target health checkup: Women's health checkup 2 weeks and 1 month after childbirth
Eligibility: Women who gave birth after October 10 and who are registered as residents in the city at the time of the consultation
Number of subsidies: Up to 2 times
Subsidy amount: Up to 1 yen per time
For details such as consultation tickets, please search for [Chiba City Obstetrics Examination] or ask a question.

Question: Health Support Division TEL: 043-238-9925

Soaring prices Priority support Application for benefits is until September 9 (Saturday)

Inhabitant tax per capita rate for 2023 tax-exempt households and suddenly
We are accepting applications for benefits for households whose income has decreased from January to August (households with sudden changes in household finances).
Please note that you will not be able to receive benefits after the deadline.
For more information, please search for [Chiba City Price Soaring Priority Support Benefits] or ask a question.

Benefits: 1 yen per household
Application deadline: Until September 9 (Saturday)
How to obtain an application form: Chiba City
　Soaring prices Priority support Distributed at each ward consultation desk (open until September 9).
　You can also print from the homepage.

Question: Chiba City Price Soaring Priority Support Benefits Call Center TEL: 0120-592-028

What you can do before disaster strikes

We do not know when disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rains will occur.
It is important to prepare in advance to minimize the damage as much as possible.

(1) Check the hazard map
　Hazard maps can be used to check areas where there is a risk of disaster and evacuation sites.
　For details, please search for [Chiba City Hazard Map].
(2) Consider distributed evacuation
　To prevent infection, it is not common for many people to gather in one place.
　Consider evacuating to a safer home, such as a relative or friend, in addition to your school or designated evacuation shelter.
　If your home is in a safe place, consider living in an evacuation shelter at home.
(3) Would you like to install a seismic breaker?
　About 60% of fires caused by large earthquakes are caused by electricity.
　A seismic breaker automatically shuts off electricity in the event of an earthquake to prevent fires.
　For more information, search for [Chiba City Seismic Breaker] or ask a question.
　Inquiries: Fire Bureau Prevention Division TEL: 043-202-1613
(4) Prepare emergency stockpiles and items to take out
　Have food and drinking water ready.
　Also, create a checklist of emergency items to take with you when you evacuate in the event of a disaster.
　Mobile phone, mobile battery, valuables (money, residence card, health insurance card, etc.)
(5) Prevent furniture from falling or falling
　Large furniture and electrical appliances are very dangerous if they fall over or fall in an earthquake.
　Please review the placement and fixing of furniture.
(6) You can receive disaster prevention information in various languages.
　The details arePlease see here.

Question: Disaster Prevention Countermeasures Section TEL: 043-245-5113

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Events / Events

Fire Department Citizen Tour & First Aid Fair

To make people aware of firefighting activities to protect the safety of the community,
We will hold a tour where you can see fire trucks and ambulances and experience extinguishing.

Date: September 9 (Saturday) 9:10-00:12
　* Canceled if it rains
Venue: Harbor City Soga Common No. 2 Parking Lot
Application: Please come directly to the venue on the day.
For details, please search for [Chiba City Fire Department 2nd Citizen Tour 2023] or ask.

Inquiries: Fire Bureau General Affairs Division TEL: 043-202-1664

Science museum event Science Festa

Date: March 10 (Saturday) - April 7 (Sunday) 10:8-10:00
Contents: Events where you can experience the fun of science and technology, such as workshops and science craft classes
Application deadline: March 9 (Sun)
For details such as how to apply, search for [Chiba City Science Festa] or ask a question.

Inquiries: Chiba City Science Museum (Chuo 4, Chuo-ku) TEL: 043-308-0511

One coin concert

Date: September 11 (Saturday) 18:14-00:15
Venue: Chiba Civic Hall (1 Kanamecho, Chuo-ku)
Appearance: Tetsuta Chino (sax), Kakuhei Ohno (piano)
Capacity: 270 people from early people
Fee: 500 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary school students and younger (free for infants on parents' laps)
Application: Please apply by phone from 9:5 on September 10 (Tuesday).
　　　Chiba City Cultural Center TEL: 043-224-8211
　　　Chiba City Hall TEL: 043-224-2431

Inquiries: Chiba City Cultural Promotion Foundation TEL: 043-221-2411

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consultation

Consultation without worrying alone

If there are people around you who are worried about you, such as not feeling well,
It is important to listen and help.
If you have a problem, please do not hesitate to consult with us.

(1) Counseling room for heart and life (1 minutes per session)
　Date: Mondays and Fridays (excluding public holidays) 18:00-21:00
　　　　Saturday (twice a month), Sunday (once a month) 2:1-10:00
　Location: 18 12th East Building, 8-501 Shinmachi, Chuo-ku
　Application: Counseling room for heart and life TEL: 043-216-3618
　Apply by phone from 9:30 to 16:30 on weekdays
(2) Night/holiday care consultation (telephone/LINE consultation)
　TEL: 043-216-2875 LINE consultation (external link):https://lin.ee/zjFTcH4
　Date: Monday-Friday 17:00-21:00
　Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, Holidays 13:00-17:00
(3) Heart Phone TEL: 043-204-1583
　Date: Weekdays 10:00-12:00/13:00-17:00
(4) Heart thermometer
　You can check your mental health.
　For details, search for [Chiba City Heart Thermometer].
(5) KOKOROBO
　After answering a few questions, we will introduce you to the support that suits your current situation.
　For details, please search [Coco Robo] or ask a question.

Inquiries: Mental Health and Welfare Division TEL: 043-238-9980

Counseling for youth concerns

Date: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Contents: Delinquency issues, bullying, school refusal, etc., youth troubles
Contact:
(1) Youth Support Center (Central Community Center) TEL: 043-245-3700
(2) East Branch (inside Chishirodai Civic Center) TEL: 043-237-5411
(3) West Branch (City Education Hall) TEL: 043-277-0007
(4) South Branch (within complex facilities such as Kamatori Community Center) TEL: 043-293-5811
(5) North branch office (within complex facilities such as Hanamigawa Civic Center) TEL: 043-259-1110