Earthquake-activated breaker installation support

Overview

The ward pays for simple earthquake-activated breakers. They cut the power when an earthquake of seismic intensity 5 upper or stronger shakes the house, which helps prevent electrical fires after a quake. Residents who live in Suginami or own a house there can apply. Households of people aged 65 and over, households with a disability certificate, households registered in the community helper network and households in areas with fire-risk rank 4 or 5 pay no installation fee. A contractor installs the device on the switchboard after the application is approved.

• Registration required
• Residents only

How to apply

1. Send the application form and the check sheet to the Disaster Prevention Section, by post or in person, or use the online form.
2. Wait for the review; approval is sent by post, usually in the middle of the month after the application month.
3. The contractor calls to arrange the visit and the installation; the applicant must be present.
4. General target households pay the 2,000 yen installation fee (tax included) to the contractor on the spot, after the work.

What to bring

• Application form for the earthquake-activated breaker support
• Installation check sheet
• Landlord or manager consent form (rented homes only)
• ID for special-target households (for households of people aged 65 and over, ID for every member)

Where to apply

Suginami Ward Office, Disaster Prevention Section

West wing, 6th floor

Contact

Disaster Prevention Section

• 03-5307-0702

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