Niigata City, where a series of homes were damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, has increased the number of staff investigating homes by approximately 1.6 times the previous number in order to accelerate the response to the more than 9,000 applications for earthquake disaster certificates, and the number of staff surveying homes will be increased by approximately 1.6 times. I want to finish.
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake on January 1st, Niigata City suffered a series of damage including liquefaction, and investigations are underway to issue disaster certificates to people whose homes were damaged in order to receive public support. I am.
As of 8 a.m. on the 19th, there were 9,194 applications for disaster certificates, of which 3,619, or about 40%, had been investigated.
Niigata City, which hopes to complete all housing inspections by January, has increased the number of surveying staff to 210, approximately 1.6 times the previous 125, with support from other local governments such as Akita Prefecture. I increased it.
On the 19th, a gathering ceremony was held for staff members who will be conducting the investigation for the first time, and Mayor Nakahara of Niigata City said, ``I believe that the investigation will be a great source of strength for the disaster victims in rebuilding their lives.We will also do our best.'' I want to continue to do so,” he said, offering words of encouragement.
Niigata City has decided to investigate each house in the hard-hit areas of Nishi Ward, even if they have not applied for a fire hazard certificate, and the staff who came to support them will check for cracks in the exterior walls and foundations of the houses. I was taking pictures.
A staff member from Akita Prefecture said, ``Akita Prefecture received a lot of support from other prefectures due to heavy rain damage last year, so I hope I can be of some help.I want to do my best.''
Disaster certificates are scheduled to be issued next week at counters that will be opened at Nishi Ward Offices and other locations.