Gwangju Gwangsan-gu Launches Full-Scale Public Care for Vulnerable Groups in Preparation for Prolonged Heatwave

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Samho) is officially operating a public care system for citizens vulnerable to heatwaves.

On the 23rd, Gwangsan-gu announced that it held a volunteer community launch ceremony for public care of heat-vulnerable households at the multipurpose room of the Gwangsan-gu Volunteer Center.

The event was attended by seven sponsoring organizations, including the host organization Gwangsan-gu Volunteer Center, Together Gwangsan Sharing Culture Foundation, Gwangsan-gu Community Security Council, Gwangju Environmental Corporation, and the nonprofit organization Seuseuro Nanum Welfare.

Considering the prolonged heatwave due to the 'heat dome phenomenon,' the district formed a volunteer community with these organizations to take care of the health and safety of vulnerable groups.

Starting with the launch ceremony, care kits (masks, soy milk, daily necessities) prepared with the support of each organization will be provided to about 750 households.

Through this, they will continuously check on citizens' well-being and respond promptly to any emergency situations.

The volunteer community also includes organizations specializing in home repairs, and emergency support such as home repairs will be carried out simultaneously.

Gwangsan-gu plans to expand the volunteer community network in the future to strengthen the public care system.

Kim Samho, Mayor of Gwangsan-gu, said, “I thank the organizations that joined forces to care for the socially vulnerable in a situation where the worst heatwave in history is expected,” and added, “We will spare no administrative and financial support so that all residents can overcome the heatwave and have a healthy and safe summer.”

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