As part of its efforts to prevent the leakage of chemical substances from factories and other facilities due to flooding, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is dispatching “Flood Prevention Advisors” to factories and business establishments within the metropolitan area free of charge.
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year.
Being prepared for chemical spills on a daily basis not only helps mitigate damage in the event of an emergency but also helps prevent workplace accidents. We look forward to receiving applications from business operators.

Eligibility for Dispatch

A factory or business facility located in Tokyo that meets all of the following requirements

• (1) It must have been established by a small or medium-sized business or an individual business operator ^{[Note 1]}
  [Note 1] A person who falls under any of the items listed in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
• (2) Handling of chemical substances ^{[Note 2]}
  [Note 2] Chemical substances subject to proper management as defined in Article 51, Paragraph 2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Environmental Protection Ordinance; Class 1 Designated Chemical Substances as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Act on the Promotion of the Monitoring and Management of Chemical Substance Emissions; etc.
• (3) The property is located in an area where flooding damage is projected based on hazard maps issued by the national government or other entities

Details of the Advice

(1) Advice on Developing Countermeasures

Provide technical and managerial advice to businesses implementing new measures to prevent the release of chemical substances due to flooding, regarding measures to prevent flooding and the spread of damage.

(2) Advice on Remedial Steps

Provide technical and managerial advice to organizations that have already implemented measures to prevent the release of chemicals due to flooding, regarding the verification of the effectiveness of existing measures and operational improvements.

(3) Advice on Preparing Documents

Based on the advice provided in (1) and (2), provide guidance on the procedures and other requirements necessary for utilizing financial support programs related to flood control measures implemented by the national government and other entities.

Temporary Staffing Costs

Free

Application Period

From Tuesday, September 15, Reiwa 8, to Friday, February 26, Reiwa 9 (Applications will close once the planned quota is reached.)

For more details about the program, please visit our website.

Contact: Environmental Bureau, Environmental Improvement Division, Chemical Substances Control Section; Phone: 03-5388-3503