Gochang-gun to Strengthen Comprehensive Heatwave Measures Until Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 24th that it will strengthen and implement comprehensive heatwave countermeasures as the intense heat begins in earnest after the rainy season.

This year, with the average summer temperature higher than usual and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves increasing, a heatwave response TF team has been formed to promote heatwave countermeasures in various sectors. Until the end of the heatwave period on the 30th of next month, all efforts will be focused on preventing casualties and property damage among vulnerable groups and citizens.

The county will carry out the "Yangsan-sseugi Movement," which prevents rapid body temperature rise and allows social distancing due to COVID-19. Additionally, bottled water will be purchased and prioritized for distribution to vulnerable groups within this month.

This year, due to the impact of COVID-19, indoor cooling centers such as senior centers have been suspended, so outdoor cooling centers such as village pavilions will be operated separately.

Also, the public health center will operate an emergency rescue system and conduct intensive monitoring of heat-related illness patients, strengthening field-centered surveillance activities to minimize damage in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors through heatwave prevention activities.

Yoo Gi-sang, the mayor of Gochang-gun, said, "This year is a difficult situation due to COVID-19 and heavy rain, but we will do our best to implement comprehensive heatwave countermeasures so that residents can spend a safe summer by thoroughly preparing for the heatwave."

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