Stay Cool the Smart Way and Prevent Hyperthermia

● Renewal of National Health Insurance Cards New health insurance cards will be sent by simple registered mail by July 31 (Fri.) to those who are enrolled in National Health Insurance. If you do not receive your card by August, please call the National Health Insurance Section.

● Renewal of Certificate of Eligibility for Ceil-ing-Amount Applications

The period of validity for Certiicate of Eligibility for Ceiling-Amount Applications, which are applications for cards that can be used at medical institutions to restrict the amount paid to the personally borne expense ceiling, is until July 31 (Fri.), 2015. Since those who are enrolled in National Health Insurance and currently have a Certificate of Eligibility for Ceiling-Amount Application must also submit a new application form, please come to the National Health Insurance Section with your health insurance card on or after July 23 (Thu.).

● National Health Insurance Premium Invoices Will Be Mailed

The invoices for the FY2015 National Health Insurance Premiums are scheduled to be mailed to the head of the household on July 13 (Mon.). Payments are to be made in nine installments from July through March of next year. Please pay by the deadline at a designated inancial institution or convenience store. In addition, as a rule, National Health Insurance premiums are deducted from the pension for households in which all members (including the head of the household) enrolled in National Health Insurance are between 65 and 74 years of age.

● Renewal of Latter-Term Elderly Health Insur-ance Cards

New health insurance cards will be sent by simple registered mail by July 31 (Fri.) to those who are enrolled in Latter-Term Elderly Health Insurance. If you already have a Ceiling-Amount Application/Standard Expense Reduction Authorization Card and will be eligible from

August 1 as well, a new card will be mailed by simple registered mail together with the health insurance card.

● Latter-Term Elderly Health Insurance Pre-mium Invoices Will Be Mailed

The invoices for the Latter-Term Elderly Health Insurance Premiums are scheduled to be mailed on July 15 (Wed.).

▼ For all of the abovementioned Inquiries: National Health Insurance Section

● Nursing Insurance Premium Invoices Will Be Mailed

For those who are 65 years of age or older the FY2015 Nursing Insurance Premium Invoices will be mailed to those who pay by regular collection (with an invoice) on July 15 (Wed.); and notifications will be mailed to those who pay by special collection (deduction from the pension) in mid-September.

Inquiries: Nursing Insurance Section

No. 218

July 1, 2015

http://www.city.urayasu.chiba.jp Published by the City of Urayasu

1-1-1 Nekozane, Urayasu-shi, Chiba 279-8501 047-351-1111

Population: 163,787 Male: 81,078 Female: 82,709 Households: 75,403 Foreign Residents: 3,250

(As of May 31, 2015) Population and No. of Households in Urayasu

If you use your air conditioner on a hot summer day, it will consume half or more of your home’s electricity. Energy conservation is also important for reducing greenhouse gases.

“Cool Share” is an idea that calls for the reduction of electricity consumption in homes by sharing cool locations.

Urayasu City has designated “Urayasu Heat Retreats (see below)” to conduct

“Cool Share.”

Survive the summer heat in a cool way with “Cool Share,” which is helpful to both the environment and to our wallets.

Keep Cool

the “Cool Share” Way

About Hyperthermia

Inquiries: Health Promotion Section or the Environmental Preservation Section

Days When Hyperthermia Is Common and Causes • Days when the temperature suddenly rises compared

to the previous day

• Days when the temperature is low but the humidity is high

• When a person who has been working indoors suddenly goes outdoors to do work

• Strenuous exercise under the hot sun • Lack of sleep

• Children and the elderly are at higher risk

Note: Most cases occur around 10 a.m. and between 1 to 2 p.m.

Hyperthermia Prevention • Even when not moving actively,

you can perspire without noticing on hot days. Be sure to stay hydrated. • W h e n y o u f e e l t h i r s t y , y o u

may already be suffering from dehydration. Be sure to hydrate before feeling thirsty.

• Also hydrate before exercising.

• To replenish sodium along with luids, carry sports drinks or candy that contains sodium.

• Do not overwork when it is hot, and be sure to take plenty of breaks.

• Wear cool clothes, and protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat when you go outside.

• If you feel hot or tired, avoid overexerting yourself and quickly ind a cool place to rest.

• It is also effective to cool your body with a shower or a towel.

• Be sure to get plenty of sleep.

• Ventilate your work place by, for example, using a fan, and keep your body temperature low by using an ice pack, or the like.

Hyperthermia Symptoms

• Heat syncope: Low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, and pale face color

• Heat exhaustion: Dizziness, headache, or nausea from dehydration

• Heat cramp: Pain and cramps in legs, arms, and stomach area due to dehydration and low sodium in the blood

• Heatstroke: Elevated body temperature, unconsciousness, and even death in some cases

First Aid in the Case of Hyperthermia • H a v e t h e p a t i e n t d r i n k a n o r a l

rehydration solution (mixture of salt and glucose dissolved in water) or sports drink (be careful when giving to infants and toddlers).

• Cool body parts where arteries are concentrated, such as armpits and joints.

• Rest the patient in a cool location.

• Urayasu City residents can use the Urayasu City Emergency Medical Telephone Consultation Service (Tel: 0120-24-9250) 24 hours a day, year-round. • If the symptoms do not improve, take the patient to a

hospital immediately.

• If the patient has symptoms such as unconsciousness or slow reactions, call an ambulance.

Hyperthermia occurs most often between July and August. Hyperthermia is caused when the

temperature and humidity are high and can also occur indoors. Keep the following in mind to enjoy

the hot summer in good health.

Information about National Health Insurance, Latter-Term

Elderly Health Insurance, and Nursing Insurance

Urayasu Heat Retreats

Local kominkan (public halls), jido centers, Chuo Library, Folk Museum, Sports Park Gymnasium, Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium, Traffic Park, Youth Center, Shimin Plaza, Culture Hall, Venous Plaza, Shin-Urayasu Il Mare, NPO Center, Consumer Advisory Cen-ter, Child Support CenCen-ter, Welfare Center for the Aged, and General Welfare Center

Stay Cool the Smart Way

and Prevent Hyperthermia

No. 218 July 1, 2015

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Recyclable Waste Disposal Schedule for July

Collection Area

Nekozane, Kitazakae, Todaijima Every Tue. Every Mon.

Horie, Higashino, Fujimi, Maihama Every Wed. Every Sat.

Kairaku, Mihama, Irifune, Hinode, Akemi Every Thu. Every Mon.

Tomioka, Imagawa, Benten, Tekkodori, Takasu, Minato, Chidori Every Fri. Every Sat.

* Please put out your garbage between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. It is against the rules to put it out earlier or later than this designated time as it could become a nuisance in your neighborhood.

* Bulky items will be collected separately on request by phone. Call the Bulky Items Reception Center, 305-4000. For inquiries, contact the Garbage-Free Section.

(ext. 1665)

Hello to all!

As usual, this spring was full of many special events.

On April 11—a period after most entrance ceremonies were completed—The Color Run: Tokyo Bay, attended mostly by young women in their 20s and 30s who gathered from 33 prefectures, was held in the midst of an excited crowd of about 12,000 persons at Sogo Park in the Akemi district.

On May 16 and 17, the Red Bull Air Race—the fastest race in the world, also known as the “Formula-1 of the Sky”—was held for the irst time in Asia over the ocean near Maku-hari of Chiba City. Urayasu City became the backyard of the event with the revetments in Akemi and Hinode, which are managed by Chiba Prefecture, serving as the temporary run-way, hangar, and fuel base. While the event was publicized in advance on TV as a Makuhari event, Urayasu, where the contestants and airplanes could be seen up close, became the fo-cus for airplane enthusiasts, and many people were drawn to our city for days. On the days of the event, about 3,000 city residents were entranced by the special large high-deinition screen that was set up for public viewing.

On May 6, rice was planted at Shisuimachi of Chiba Prefecture as part of an annual city exchange program, and 17 families enjoyed rice planting together with Mayor Kosaka of Shisuimachi and the people of the Nekoya district—which is a forest area near Shisuimachi.

In addition, on May 12 this year, rice was planted for the irst time at Ogata Village of Akita Prefecture, as introduced in the February 1 issue of City News Urayasu.

Ogata Village is a large farming village that was created when Lake Hachirogata was re-claimed as part of a national government program and made into farmland, with an average cultivating area of about 15 chobu (15 hectares or 45,000 tsubo) per farm.

For our recent rice-planting event, village resident Mr. Sueda offered one chobu of his ield (one hectare or about 3,000 tsubo), and we planted rice seedlings together with Chair-person Ueno of the Urayasu Local Activities Promotion Council.

Actually planting rice made us realize the amazing scale of the task.

While the variety of rice that will be harvested this autumn from this one-chobu ield is “Akita Komachi,” it will be shipped out under the brand name of “Urayasu Komachi.”

Of utmost interest is that “Urayasu Komachi” fulilled the authorization standards of JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) designating that a ield must be completely pesticide-free and use only organic fertilizer for three years.

In addition, with our recent visit to Ogata Village, it looks like we will be able to develop yet another new program.

Since I had heard that Urayasu City Work Station (a work facility for the disabled), lo-cated in Chidori district, began a challenging new program of making natto (fermented soy beans) on a trial basis, I casually asked, “Are there any organic soybeans here?” I was amazed to unexpectedly hear that JAS-authorized ields also farm soybeans on a rotational basis as green manure.

I immediately received a 5 kg sample when leaving Ogata Village, and gave it to Work Station. They were very happy because they had been looking for organic soybeans without success until now and were very excited at the thought of being able to sell a new brand of organic natto.

My stomach is already growling in anticipation of enjoying Urayasu Komachi rice and Urayasu organic natto this autumn, when it will be the perfect time of year for satisfying the appetite.

Urayasu Komachi

September 15 (Tue.), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fee: ¥520; junior high school students and younger: ¥270 (For two-hours during the abovementioned period. Beyond two hours, an additional ¥120 for adults, and ¥60 for junior high school students and younger for each additional 30 minutes)

Note: Children who are in the third grade of elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (18 years of age or older; up to two children per parent/guardian).

Inquiries: Indoor Swimming Pool, Tel:

304-0030 (Sports Section)

■ Beware of Photochemical Smog

Photochemical smog easily occurs when the sun is strong, the temperature is high, there is little wind, and visibility is hazy. When there is a photochemical smog alert, please refrain from stepping outside and close the windows to keep the outside air from coming in. If your eyes become itchy or your throat irritated, it is a good idea to wash your face or gargle. Children are particularly vulnerable, so please be careful. To check whether there is photochemical smog, you can use the disaster prevention radio broadcast or the “Impor tant Announcement

E-mail Service,” which sends e-mails that can be read from mobile phones and other devices. For more information on registr ation for the “Impor tant Announcement E-mail Service,” please visit the Urayasu City website, or call for more information.

Inquiries: Environmental Preser vation Section

■ Bon-Odori Dancing by the Seaside

Date and time: July 18 (Sat.), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Sogo Park

Note: No reservations are necessary; simply come to the venue on the day of the event. In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed until the following day.

▽ Practice Sessions for Bon-Odori Dancing by the Seaside

Come practice bon-odori _{dancing in}

advance.

Date and time: July 4 (Sat.) and 11 (Sat.), 2 to 4 p.m.

Location: Hinode Kominkan (Public Hall)

Note: No reser vations are necessar y; simply come to

the venue on the day of the event.

Inquiries: Local Network Section

Inquiries: Chiba Prefecture Public Housing Corporation Recruiting Section, Tel: 043-222-9200

(Housing Affairs Section)

■ Dental Health Checkup and Fluoride Treatments for Two-and-a-Half-Year-Olds

Date and time: July 14 (Tue.) and 15 (Wed.), 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Eligibility: Children born in January 2013

Program: Dental checkup, tooth-brushing lesson, fluoride treatments (only for those who would like them), nutrition consultation, and child-raising consultation (only for those who would like them)

What to bring: Toothbrush, cup, Mother-and-Child Health Handbook_{, and checkup slip}

Note: No reser vations are required. Simply come to the venue on the day of the event. This program is conducted every month for children who have reached two and a half years of

age. Please call for more information.

Inquiries: Health Promotion Section

■ Jido Center Hours Will Change

During summer vacation, the hours for Higashino Jido Center and Takasu Jido Center will be as follows:

○ From July 18 (Sat.) through August 31 (Mon.)

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Note: Takasu Jido Center is open until 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Closed: Higashino Jido Center will be closed on national holidays and July 27 (Mon.), and Takasu Jido Center will be closed on national holidays, July 31 (Fri.), and August 31 (Mon.).

Inquiries: Higashino Jido Center, Tel: 355-2736; Takasu Jido Center, Tel: 304-0315

■ Higashino Pool and Outdoor Swimming Pool (within Sports Park Gymnasium) Available ○ Higashino Pool

Days and hours: July 4 (Sat.) through September 6 (Sun.), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Admission until 4 p.m. Up to two hours of use per person.)

Fee: ¥160; junior high school students and younger: ¥50

Note: Children who are in their third grade of elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian (16 years of age or older). Children that are not potty-trained are not permitted to use the pool. The use of the swimming pool is limited according to a two-hour shuffle system. While the use of buoyancy bags is permitted, the use of glass goggles, and sunscreen and the consumption of alcoholic beverages and food are not permitted. Since the parking lot is very crowded, please use the bus or other public transportation as much as possible.

Inquiries: Higashino Pool, Tel: 352-6891 (Only during the abovementioned period)

○ Outdoor Swimming Pool (within Sports Park Gymnasium)

During summer vacation, the outdoor swimming pool within Spor ts Par k Gymnasium is also available for use.

Days and hours: July 2 (Thu.) through

■ Recruiting Tenants for Municipal Housing

Vacant housing:

Horie Municipal Housing No. 2 Bldg. 3F (3DK, one unit): Single-parent and multiple children households with three or more people are eligible.

Todaijima Municipal Housing 1F (2DK, one unit): Households with two or more people including persons who have a

Disabled Person’s Handbook _{and use a}

wheelchair are eligible.

Higashino Municipal Housing 2F (2DK, one unit): Special households with two or more people are eligible.

Single-person households and general households are not being recruited at this time.

Eligibility: Those who fulfill all of the following requirements:

• Those who have completed resident registration in Urayasu City and have continued to live in the city (For foreign residents, those with the r ight of permanent residence or a permanent residence permit)

• Those who have completely paid city resident’s tax

• Those who are living together or plan to live together with their family members • Those who do not own a home in their

own name and are currently not living in public housing

• Those whose monthly household income according to the designated method of calculation is ¥158,000 or less for a general household or ¥214,000 or less for an elderly or disabled household • Neither the applicant nor family

members of the same household are members of a gang

Application: File an application form (downloadable from the city website and available at the Housing Affairs Section [Urayasu City Hall No. 2 Bldg. 2F] and city

administration ofices; at the Urayasu City Hall Custodian’s Ofice [Urayasu City Hall

Main Bldg. B1F] on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays and during non-business hours; and at the Urayasu City Hall Custodian’s Office or Main Building 1F reception desk on Sundays during business hours) with the Housing Affairs Section (Urayasu City Hall Housing Affairs Section, 279-8501) in person or by mail by July 31 (Fri.; must be postmarked by this date). If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held on August 20 (Thu.).

Inquiries: Housing Affairs Section

■ Recruiting Tenants for Chiba Prefectural Housing

Application: File an application form (available at the Housing Affairs Section [Urayasu City Hall No. 2 Bldg. 2F] and city

administration ofices; and at the Urayasu

City Hall Custodian’s Office [Urayasu City Hall Main Bldg. B1F] on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays and during non-business hours) with the Chiba Prefecture Public Housing Corporation (1-16 Sakaecho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260-0016) by mail by July 15 (Wed.; must be postmarked by this date).

Note: For more information, please visit the Chiba Prefecture Public Housing Corporation website (http://www.chiba -kousya.or.jp).