英語

September 1st is
Disaster Prevention Day
On September 1, 99 years ago, a major earthquake struck the Kanto region, leaving 105,000
people dead or missing, mainly in Tokyo and Kanagawa. To remember the disasters caused by
the earthquake, September 1 has been designated as "Disaster Prevention Day," a day to prepare
for natural disasters.
It is not surprising that a major earthquake could occur anywhere and at any time in Japan. In
addition to earthquakes, there are typhoons, heavy rain, heavy snow, tornadoes, and volcanic
eruptions. If Mt. Fuji or Mt. Asama erupt, Saitama Prefecture will also be affected.
Let's think about protecting ourselves from disasters on the occasion of Disaster Prevention Day.
◆Check the hazard map for the area where you live

Do you know …
1. where the local shelter is located? 《Yes・No》
2. how much food and water you need to store? 《Yes・No》
3. what number to call in case of fire? 《Yes・No》
4. how to use a fire extinguisher? 《Yes・No》
A hazard map is a map showing areas where disaster damage is likely to occur.
This map can be used to predict the disaster damage in your area.
If you see a hazard map, check the "location of evacuation centers" and the "route to evacuationcenters”.
Q. Where can I get a hazard map?
A. You can get it from the municipality in which you currently reside.
◆Simulate actions to protect yourself
When an earthquake or natural disaster strikes, the first thing to do
is to evacuate yourself to a safe place and prepare for aftershocks andfires.

Fujimino-shi
Hazard map◆Take steps to prepare for disasters
Fujimi-shi(1) Discuss and decide where to evacuate to in the event of aDisasterdisaster.
prevention guide⇒Evacuation centers are defined for each region.
(Community centers, schools, public facilities, etc.)(2) Consult with family members, acquaintances, and friends on how to contact them evenwhen cell phones are not available.
⇒The Disaster Message Dial (171) is a service that allows users toregister and confirm safety and other information by voice using thetelephone number of a person in the disaster area as a key.
※ Available from NTT East/NTT West subscriber phones and NTT
DoCoMo cell phones.
(3)Prepare "food for 3 days x number of people" in case of disaster.
⇒Foods that can be stored for a long time (5 years) are available.
You can buy more rice, canned foods, and retort foods and store
them for 3 days.
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英語

FICEC also accepts daily consultations
on Saturdays and Sundays
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday 13:00 to 16:00

I am a Filipino with a permanent resident visa. If I divorced my husband, would I need tonotify the Immigration Office?
You would not need to do anything in this case. However, those who are staying in Japan on aDependent Visa, Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa, or a Spouse or Child of Permanent
Resident Visa, and whose status as a spouse is based on their visa status, are required to notify
the Immigration Office within 14 days of separation from or death of their spouse. Failure to doso may result in a fine of up to 200,000 yen and may impact your next visa application.

My 18-year-old son living in China will arrive in Japan after graduating from high school. Hehas been accepted at a Japanese language school. Do you know of any free courses for learning
basic Japanese before starting school?
There are a number of free Japanese classes provided by Japanese volunteers and non -profit
organizations in Saitama Prefecture. You can ask for more information on local classes at yourcity or ward office. You can also search the internet for “Saitama International Association(https://sia1.jp/en/foreign/japanese/)”. After finding a class that matches your location, date, andtime, just show up to the class; you don't need to book. Good luck!

Fujimino City
Living Guide
It contains important information such asmoving-inregistration,marriage,childbirth, taxes, garbage disposal, healthinsurance, welfare and medical care,children's welfare, schools, etc.
It is available at the Shimin-ka （CitizensDivision） of City Hall, community centers,
Fujimino International Cultural Exchange
Center, etc.
Free of charge.
-English-Easy Japanese-Chinese-Filipino-Portuguese.
-Korean-Vietnamese-Nepali

Cafe FICEC will be held on the first Sunday of
every month at 2:00 p.m. starting in
September. This is a gathering to enjoy
conversation in English only for 90 minutes.
Would you like to make friends over tea?
●Date/Time: October 2 (Sun.) 14:00-15:30●Place: FICEC●Participation fee: 500 yen (for tea)
●Participation: 12 people●Application: 049-256-4290“Drawing Contest” forChildren with Foreign Roots
An exhibition held at a nearby facility ended inAugust and will be on display at FICEC in
September. Come and see 44 paintings by 33
children from 9 countries. Please see the FICEC
website for dates and other information.
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