Jungnang-gu Implements 'Comprehensive Cold Wave Measures' to Protect Residents' Safety in Winter

During Cold Wave Advisory, 5 Teams Including Situation Control Team with 31 Members Form Cold Wave Countermeasure Comprehensive Team... Cold Wave Comprehensive Support Situation Room Operates 24 Hours for Emergency Preparedness... Full Efforts to Protect Vulnerable Groups Including 1,113 Households and 1,665 Elderly Living Alone

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) will implement a comprehensive cold wave countermeasure plan prioritizing the health and safety protection of vulnerable groups and residents until March 15 of next year.

The district first formed a comprehensive cold wave response team consisting of 31 members across five divisions?Situation Control, Welfare Measures, Facility Measures, Medical Support, and Public Relations?centered on the Urban Safety Department when a cold wave advisory is issued. They will manage the cold wave situation comprehensively and operate a 24-hour cold wave comprehensive support situation room in preparation for emergencies.

They will support electrical facilities, gas timers, firefighting equipment, etc., for 1,113 low-income and safety-vulnerable households and conduct boiler safety inspections to ensure a warm winter.

Additionally, households in welfare blind spots at risk of winter safety accidents such as power or water outages will be identified early and supported promptly.

Furthermore, 147 disaster helpers will provide close management for 1,665 elderly living alone. They will check the safety of the elderly twice a week through visits or phone calls, and expand meal delivery from one meal per day to two meals per day, and side dish delivery from twice a week to four times a week.

This year, support for IoT (Internet of Things) devices that monitor the status of elderly living alone in real time?including activity, temperature, and humidity?will be significantly expanded to about 430 units, establishing a meticulous care system.

Moreover, once the COVID-19 spread subsides, 40 senior centers will be designated and operated as cold wave shelters and temporary evacuation sites to help the elderly avoid the cold. For residents using public transportation, 23 bus stops will be equipped with 'Warmth Sharing Shelters.'

In addition, thorough measures will be taken to prevent various safety accidents caused by the cold wave, such as fire prevention, safety management, and freezing prevention at facilities including traditional markets, gas supply facilities, and parks.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “We ask residents to follow cold wave preparedness guidelines such as refraining from going out, limiting alcohol consumption, and avoiding excessive exercise,” and added, “We will do our best to ensure that all residents can spend a safe and warm winter through the thorough implementation of this winter’s comprehensive cold wave countermeasures.”

The district is also operating a snow removal countermeasure situation room until March 15 of next year for prompt snow removal during winter, receiving great responses from residents.

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