Gyeongsan-si Supports Residential Fire Safety Equipment for Vulnerable Groups... 1,800 Households to Benefit This Year

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Gyeongsan City, Gyeongbuk Province (Mayor Choi Young-jo) announced on the 26th that starting in May, it will install residential fire safety equipment in 1,800 households vulnerable to disasters within the city.

The support targets include basic livelihood security recipients, lower-income groups, single-parent families, persons with disabilities, multicultural families, and elderly living alone aged 65 or older, according to the related ordinance enacted in August 2018. Each household will be provided with one fire extinguisher and two standalone smoke detectors.

Eligible households can apply by visiting the Eup, Myeon, and Dong administrative welfare centers by the 21st of next month. Gyeongsan City will distribute fire safety equipment to the local 119 Safety Centers based on applications from the Eup, Myeon, and Dong offices, and the Gyeongsan Fire Station and Volunteer Fire Brigade Association will directly visit the target households to install the equipment.

Mayor Choi Young-jo of Gyeongsan City explained, "Through support for installing fire safety equipment for disaster-vulnerable groups, we are increasing the number of beneficiary households every year to create a safe residential environment and minimize damage to citizens' lives and property from fires."

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