Geumcheon-gu, Establishment and Implementation of Comprehensive Measures for Summer 2020

Comprehensive Measures in Four Areas from May 15 to October 15... Including Flood Control, Heatwave, Safety, and Health Management Measures

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) will implement a "Comprehensive Summer Measures" from the 15th to October 15th to ensure the safety and comfort of its residents during the summer.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, this year's rainfall is expected to be similar to the average, but there may be periods of heavy rain due to atmospheric instability.

The district will first operate a Flood and Wind Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters composed of 108 members in 13 teams, led by the mayor. Centered on the Water Management Division, a close cooperation system will be established with related organizations such as the fire station and military units. A five-stage emergency duty system will be maintained according to rainfall levels to respond promptly to flood and wind disasters.

Starting this year, the flood emergency response mobile team will be deployed from the reinforcement stage instead of only during heavy rain warnings. This improvement aims to prevent flood and wind disasters caused by heavy rain through rapid initial response.

Additionally, flood and wind disaster insurance premium support, previously provided to residents, will be expanded to include small business owners. The number of control personnel in flood-affected areas will also be increased to prepare for any possible damage situations.

Furthermore, projects to expand disaster prevention infrastructure in flood-prone areas will be promoted, including the expansion of the Parkmi rainwater pumping station facilities and the installation of rainwater inlets at 42 locations such as Siheung-daero.

Other measures include phased traffic plans for flood and wind disaster preparedness, support for disaster victims, landslide prevention, and waste disposal plans.

A comprehensive heatwave countermeasure plan has also been prepared. The district operates a "Heatwave Countermeasure Promotion Team" consisting of 11 members in three teams: "Situation Management Team," "Health Management Support Team," and "Facility Management Team," led by the head of the Safety City Division. Safety City Division staff monitor the situation in real time during normal times. When a heatwave warning is issued or damage is expected due to high temperatures, a Heatwave Countermeasures Headquarters composed of 62 members in four teams, led by the deputy mayor, will be formed. In emergencies such as large-scale casualties, a "Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters" consisting of 13 practical teams led by the mayor will be activated.

To provide residents with temporary relief from the heat, 58 heatwave prevention shade shelters have been installed, and by July, 12 additional shelters will be installed in areas with high foot traffic, operating a total of 70 shelters.

Moreover, 87 multi-use facilities, including 68 senior citizen centers frequently used by the elderly, 2 welfare centers, and 17 public institutions such as community service centers, will operate heat relief shelters.

The district also promotes safety management measures for vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone, mobility-impaired individuals, homeless people on the streets, as well as large construction sites and multi-use facilities.

In particular, this year, strengthened health management measures will be implemented to prevent and manage COVID-19, including sterilization and disinfection of multi-use facilities and vulnerable areas, rental of disinfection equipment and provision of medicines, operation of resident autonomous disinfection teams, establishment of disease information monitoring networks, tracking of incoming travelers, and operation of mass patient management systems. Yu Seong-hoon, mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, "This year, we have prepared comprehensive summer measures including strengthened health measures due to the occurrence and spread of COVID-19. We will mobilize all the district's capabilities to implement related measures so that residents can have a safe and comfortable summer."

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