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Fukushima Compensation for Nuclear Power Plant Accident: What You Need to Know and How to Get It

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Attention to those who have been affected by the nuclear power plant accident announced by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO). TEPCO has recently announced additional compensation for nuclear damage compensation in response to the decision by the Nuclear Damage Compensation Dispute Review Board to the "Fifth Supplement to the Interim Guidelines for Determining the Scope of Nuclear Damage Caused by the Fukushima Daiichi and Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accidents of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Revision of Guidelines Based on Final Judgments in Class Action Lawsuits)."

If you have been affected and wish to claim compensation, it is important to note that the city cannot handle requests for compensation and other procedures. Claims cannot be made on the spot, and you will need to follow the steps below to make a claim:


1.    Confirm your current address and household composition.


2.    Receive an invoice from TEPCO.


3.    Request the invoice on paper if necessary.


4.    Contact TEPCO at a later date if there is no billing deadline.


5.    Wait for direct mail from TEPCO from the end of May if you have not changed your address or household representative since the last request and have not completed the request procedure.


6.    Request by one of the methods mentioned above if you do not receive direct mail from TEPCO.


It is important to understand that TEPCO is preparing to request some requests through their website, in addition to the conventional billing method by invoice, to reduce the burden of billing as much as possible. The start date and method of accepting requests will be informed by the end of March. If you have any inquiries or concerns, you can contact the dedicated consultation dial or visit the dedicated page on their website to learn more about the areas subject to compensation and the amount of damages.

 

TEPCO is committed to providing prompt and appropriate compensation to those who have been affected. They have opened a dedicated consultation dial to respond to inquiries from those who have been affected and have also established a dedicated page on their website to introduce the amount of damage and the target area. They will continue to strive to respond carefully to those who have been affected and work to provide prompt and appropriate compensation.


Fukushima, TEPCO, nuclear disaster, radiation, cleanup, environmental impact, government response, public health, reactor, decommissioning


 

If you have been affected by the nuclear power plant accident, follow the steps mentioned above to claim additional compensation for psychological damage and more. Keep in mind that the city cannot handle requests for compensation and other procedures, and claims cannot be made on the spot. For any inquiries or concerns, contact the dedicated consultation dial or visit the dedicated page on their website to learn more about the compensation standards and the start date and method of accepting requests.

 

The Fukushima Daiichi disaster was a wake-up call for the world, reminding us of the devastating consequences of nuclear accidents. TEPCO's mishandling of the situation also serves as a reminder of the importance of corporate responsibility and transparency. While the road to recovery may be long and difficult, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that such a disaster never happens again, and to continue striving for safer, cleaner, and more sustainable sources of energy.

 

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