Jungnang-gu Prepares Comprehensive Plan for a Safe and Enjoyable Chuseok

Establishment of task forces in five areas including resident safety assurance, inconvenience resolution, support for marginalized neighbors, price stabilization, and public service discipline to maintain emergency response system... 24-hour operation of the comprehensive situation room from September 29 to October 5... Thorough preparation with continuous screening clinics and rapid disinfection teams under the emergency work system for COVID-19 response

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is implementing a comprehensive Chuseok plan across five areas from the 25th of this month to the 5th of next month to ensure residents' safety, alleviate inconveniences, support marginalized neighbors, and stabilize holiday prices in celebration of the traditional Korean holiday, Chuseok.

This year's comprehensive Chuseok plan consists of 24 projects in five areas: ▲Safe Chuseok without disasters or accidents ▲Comfortable Chuseok without daily inconveniences ▲Warm Chuseok without marginalized neighbors ▲Thrifty Chuseok with stable holiday prices ▲Establishment of public service discipline. A total of 743 personnel will work around the clock for 11 days.

Especially this year, a meticulous response system and quarantine management to prevent the spread of COVID-19, non-face-to-face customized support for vulnerable groups, and real-time safety monitoring of elderly living alone through additional installation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will enable residents to have a safer and warmer Chuseok.

Looking at the main areas, the district maintains an emergency response system through the COVID-19 response team. During the holiday period, one screening clinic will be continuously operated, and a rapid disinfection team will also be deployed to quickly block the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, 125 emergency workers will be assigned to monitor self-quarantine, ensuring a thorough COVID-19 response.

The issue of large amounts of waste generated during the holiday period is also addressed without gaps. The district organizes and operates a cleaning situation room and a civil complaint handling team during the holidays to resolve residents' cleaning-related inconveniences. It also strengthens patrols and inspections of vulnerable areas such as major arterial roads and multi-use facilities in advance to prevent illegal dumping and accumulation of waste.

All waste generated before the holiday will be collected by the 29th. Uncollected waste from October 30th will be collected normally from 6 p.m. on October 2nd for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday collection areas, and from 6 p.m. on October 4th for Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday collection areas. Furthermore, a thorough street cleaning will be conducted from the early morning of October 5th, immediately after the Chuseok holiday, to maintain a more pleasant and clean environment.

Next, regarding the emergency medical system, the district has established and operates an emergency medical situation room, designating a total of 86 locations including 16 hospitals and clinics and 70 pharmacies within the area to activate the emergency medical system.

The district plans to provide residents with medical services as usual in cooperation with medical institutions and pharmacies.

Medical institutions and pharmacies open during the holiday can be checked via the Central Emergency Medical Center website, the smartphone application 'Emergency Medical Information Service,' or the Jungnang-gu Office website.

Additionally, local emergency medical institutions such as Nokseong Hospital and Dongbu Jeil Hospital provide 24-hour emergency care, while Jangse Women’s Hospital and Mediren Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic offer continuous delivery services.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, “We will thoroughly prepare to ensure that residents can spend the holiday safely and comfortably,” and added, “Please refrain from unnecessary travel during Chuseok and have a warm holiday where hearts are close even if physically apart.”

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