Accident and Crime
Public Safety Planning Office “Gyoseika” <Tel 0536-23-7613>
In the event of an accident or a crime, call the police department (110) immediately andfollow their instruction.Call the fire department (119) when someone is injured.
Tel
Police Department 110
Fire Department119
When you call 110 and 119, speak slowly and calmly and report what happened at where and when as well as your name and phone your number. If a translator available, call 110 and 119 with him/her.
Fire and Emergency
Fire department “Shobo-sho” <0536-22-1119>
Call for the fire department (119) in the event of fire, injury or suddenillness.
Please inform your neighbors by shouting “Kaji” if you see the firebreak out.
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Traffic Rules
Public Safety Planning Office “Gyoseika” <Tel 0536-23-7613>
Driver’s license is required for driving.
Don’t drink and drive.
Be sure to fasten the seatbelts.
Use of cell-phones whiledriving is prohibited.
Use of automobiles expired under AutomobileInspection&Registration Institution or not covered by automobileliabilityinsurance.
Earthquake and Typhoon
Disaster Prevention Office “Bosai Taisaku-ka” <0536-22-4804>
Japan is a country vulnerable to earthquakesandtyphoons.
In the vicinity, a large-scale earthquake of the intensity 8 is expected to occurinthenearfuture. It is expectedthequake of the intensity 6 or more will hit Shinshiro.A number of typhoons hit this area from July to Septemberevery year. Please make due preparation for the earthquakeand the typhoons in advance.
Nighttime Clinics, Emergency Medical Centers and Holiday Clinics
The Support Division of medicine in remote areas “Hekichi Iryo Shien Shitsu” <0536-23-7602> 
Contact information of nighttime clinics, emergencymedicalcenter and holiday clinics are available at themedicalsupport divisionfor remoteareas. 0536-23-7602
In the event of sudden illness or other emergencies, there are nighttime clinics, emergencymedicalcenters and holiday clinics available during nights or on Sunday and holidays.
Be sure to confirm the dates, open hours, and the name of the clinic before visiting it.
Shinshiro Municipal Hospital
Municipal Hospital “Shimin Byoin” <0536-22-2171>
Post Code: 441-1387
Address: 32-1, Aza-Kitabata, Shinshiro-city
Tel: 0536-22-2171
Fax: 0536-22-2850
Currently, availability of the medicalcare service on Sundays, at nighttime or for emergency at Shinshiro MunicipalHospital is limited. Please come to Shinshiro MunicipalHospital with a translator accompanying you.
