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Kumano City and Kiho Town are currently accepting applications for temporary housing from individuals affected by Typhoon 12/Typhoon Talas. Please see application details below.

１　Residence Details
(1) Residence name 　　　     Matsunoki Juutaku
(2) Location        　　　          Kumano-shi, Ido-cho, Azamatsunoki 1020-4

Gas and electricity services are operational. Water supply is currently unavailable, and is expected to be restored in approximately one month.
(3) Construction　　　　        Reinforced concrete, 5 floors (no elevator)
(4) Unit Dimensions　            ２ＤＫ
(5) Number of available units　　      ４０ units
(6) Other

Some units may require repairs before successful applicants can move in. Repairs will be conducted by the Employment Promotion Association. (Repairs are expected to be completed within 1 month)

２　Application Prerequisites
(1) Eligibility

Residents living in areas designated as regions affected by the disaster (in accordance with the Disaster Relief Act) who have lost their residence, or can no longer reside in their current residence as a result of Typhoon 12/Typhoon Talas. Applicants must append their disaster victim certificate to the housing application. Because eligibility is determined by each municipality, please enquire at your local town or city office. In the event that the number of applicants exceeds the number of available units, successful applicants will be chosen via lottery.

(2) Lease Conditions
Rent　　               None
・Tenants are responsible for utility expenses and shared

service charges
Lease period　　　　       6 months

３　Contact Information and Application Period

(1) To apply, please contact:
Kumano City Welfare Office (Kumano-shi, Fukushi Jimusho)
Kumano-shi, Ido-cho 796　　　　　Tel:　0597-89-4111　Ext:161
Kiho Town Planning and Coordination Division                  (Kiho-cho, Kikaku Chousei Ka)
Minamimuro-gun, Kiho-cho, Udono 324　　Tel:　0735-33-0334

(2) Application Period
Tuesday, September 13, 2011～Thursday, September 22, 2011
8:30AM～5:15PM

＊  The application process and additional procedures for successful applicants is conducted entirely in Japanese and applicants must be proficient to apply.