Sancheong Deputy Governor Jo Hyeong-ho Conducts On-site Inspection of Heatwave Shelters... Full Effort to Prevent Heatstroke Accidents

Continuation of Heatwave Prevention Activities Until September 30, Formation and Operation of T/F Team

Joh Hyeong-ho, Deputy Governor of Sancheong County, Visits Heat Relief Shelter [Image Source=Sancheong-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 21st that it has designated the heatwave response period until September 30 and formed and is operating a heatwave response T/F team.

The county has organized and is operating the heatwave response T/F team into the Situation Management Team, Health Management Team, and Facility Management Team.

First, to prevent the occurrence of heat-related illnesses among the elderly due to the heatwave, cooling shelters are being operated. However, the cooling shelters can only be used 14 days after the final COVID-19 vaccination.

In particular, vulnerable groups such as elderly people, homeless people, and residents of jjokbang (small rooms) will be monitored according to protection measures established by each department.

On the 19th, a heatwave response on-site inspection team led by Vice Governor Jo Hyeong-ho visited the cooling shelter in Sangbong Village, Sancheong-eup. The inspection team checked the operation of air conditioners and other cooling devices, provided guidance on actions during heatwaves, and listened to residents' difficulties.

The county also plans to install and operate cooling fog devices at Sancheong Market in Sancheong-eup and Wonji bus stops, and use methods such as road sprinkling to cool down areas frequently visited by residents to prevent heatwave accidents.

A county official said, “We ask vulnerable groups such as the elderly and outdoor workers to refrain from farming work in rice paddies and fields and outdoor activities during the hottest heatwave hours,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to provide prompt heatwave situation information and actively utilize cooling shelters to prevent heatwave damage in advance.”

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