Geumcheon-gu, Full Effort to Implement Comprehensive Winter Safety Measures for Residents

From the 15th to March 15, 2021, detailed measures in 4 sectors will be implemented... Geumcheon-gu Snow Removal Task Force formed, 13 working teams operating 24 hours... Winter COVID-19 response system in operation, additional automatic brine spraying devices installed, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yuseonghun) is operating the "2020-2021 Winter Comprehensive Measures" until March 15, 2021, to ensure that residents can spend a warm and safe winter.

The district is implementing detailed measures in four areas?▲health and environmental measures ▲cold wave measures ▲snow removal measures ▲safety measures?to prevent various disasters and safety accidents in advance and protect vulnerable groups.

Under the "health and environmental measures," a Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters composed of six teams, including the Infectious Disease Management Team and Medical Resource Management Team, operates 24 hours a day. The Infectious Disease Control Center and screening clinics are operated continuously, and management of self-quarantined individuals is strengthened to make every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which is at a critical point of resurgence during winter.

For the "cold wave measures," a Cold Wave Countermeasure Promotion Team has been formed. When a cold wave advisory is issued, a Cold Wave Countermeasure Headquarters, led by the deputy mayor, operates to manage cold wave situations in real time.

To protect vulnerable groups in welfare blind spots, welfare planners and visiting nurses increase field visits, and human safety nets such as the Ttongttong Hope Narae Group, elderly living managers, and welfare community leaders share information on vulnerable groups and regularly check on their well-being.

Additionally, through the Hope Ondol Warm Winter project, fundraising activities for donations and goods are promoted to support vulnerable groups by spreading a culture of sharing within the community.

Regarding "snow removal measures," since the 15th, a Snow Removal Countermeasure Headquarters composed of 13 practical teams led by the mayor has been established to manage disaster situations 24/7 during normal times and disseminate information. In emergencies, snow removal measures are implemented according to the situation's stages.

This year, one additional automatic brine spraying device was installed in a snow removal vulnerable area, operating a total of eight locations (six fixed, two mobile). Video information-linked monitoring of 20 vulnerable points such as mountain roads and alleys has enhanced initial snow removal response capabilities.

For residents using public transportation, the previously installed "Warm Ondulmak" at bus stops will not operate to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Under "safety measures," joint intensive inspections are conducted on a total of 221 disaster-vulnerable facilities, including major construction sites and multi-use facilities, by related departments, affiliated organizations, and external experts.

To prevent winter fires, facilities in traditional markets (six locations) are inspected, and old wiring inside and outside some market stores is repaired. Fire alarm systems are installed to automatically notify fire stations and merchants of fire locations in case of fire.

Furthermore, the district is implementing various detailed measures to ensure residents’ safe winter, including protecting vulnerable groups, managing illegal and substandard food during winter, responding to fine dust, stabilizing the local economy, ensuring stable energy supply, enhancing public transportation capacity, and preventing forest fires.

Yuseonghun, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, "As the resurgence of infectious diseases during winter is a concern, we will focus on infectious disease prevention and quarantine activities and do our best to implement comprehensive winter measures so that residents can spend a safe and warm winter."

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