Yangcheon-gu Operates Lunar New Year Task Forces in 5 Areas (Snow Removal, Traffic, Cleaning, Medical, Parks)

Hope Sharing 1:1 Partnership, 'Mom's Lunchbox Delivery' and More with Neighbors

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) is implementing the ‘2020 Lunar New Year Comprehensive Measures’ until the 28th to ensure that residents can enjoy a safe and pleasant holiday.

The Lunar New Year comprehensive measures focus on minimizing inconveniences to residents and cover six areas: ▲Safety measures ▲Traffic measures ▲Sharing practices ▲Convenience in daily life ▲Medical measures ▲Establishment of public service discipline.

A 24-hour comprehensive situation room will be operated for six days from 6 p.m. on the 23rd, when the Lunar New Year holiday begins, until 9 a.m. on the 28th. A total of 187 people will be on emergency duty, divided into five task forces in the duty room and relevant departments, to prepare for any emergency situations.

◇Special Crackdown on Illegal Parking and Stopping!

To minimize residents’ inconvenience, a special crackdown on illegal parking and stopping will be conducted. Additionally, the Traffic Measures Situation Room (☎2620-3693) will be operated to provide information on extended public transportation services and other matters.

◇Have a Warm Holiday with Your Neighbors!

The district will run the ‘Mom’s Lunchbox’ service for three days during the holiday (24th?26th), delivering nutritious lunchboxes to children at risk of missing meals. Local volunteers will personally deliver warm meals during lunchtime to ensure these children do not skip meals.

Yangcheon-gu employees and 990 low-income households will form 1:1 partnerships to provide companionship and deliver gifts, supporting a total of 2,164 households with consolation funds (or items).

Furthermore, daily necessities, rice, and fruits will be delivered to 181 senior welfare facilities and 33 facilities for the disabled.

◇Don’t Worry Even If You Suddenly Feel Sick!

To prepare for residents’ health emergencies, emergency medical institutions and holiday pharmacies will be designated and operated. The list of operating institutions can be checked on the Yangcheon-gu Office website (www.yangcheon.go.kr), the Emergency Medical Information Center (www.e-gen.or.kr), and the smartphone application (Emergency Medical Information).

The public health center will also operate an ‘Emergency Medical Measures Situation Room.’ Especially on the 25th, Lunar New Year’s Day, an emergency medical team composed of doctors and nurses will be on duty at the health center to treat patients and respond promptly to emergencies.

■ Public Health Center Emergency Medical Team

- Date and Time: January 25, 2020 (Saturday) 09:00?18:00

- Location: Health Center 1st Floor Clinic

- Target: Outpatient treatment for visitors

■ Operation of Emergency Medical Measures Situation Room

- Period: January 24 (Fri) to 27 (Mon)

- Location: Health Center Duty Room (daytime)

District Office Situation Room (nighttime)

- Health Center Duty Room (☎2620-4340)

◇Don’t Worry About Disposing of Household Waste!

All waste will be collected before the holiday to minimize residents’ inconvenience. During the holiday, the Cleaning Measures Situation Room (☎2620-3420) will be operated to promptly handle complaints such as illegal dumping reports.

A Yangcheon-gu official stated, “We will focus on resolving various inconveniences and preventing safety accidents during the Lunar New Year holiday period, making every effort to ensure residents have a comfortable and warm holiday filled with kindness.”

If you need assistance or have any questions during the holiday, please contact the Yangcheon-gu Office Comprehensive Situation Room (☎2620-3000~2) or the 120 Dasan Call Center.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.