Songpa-gu Supports Disinfection Services for Housing-Vulnerable Groups

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, "Providing Customized Welfare Services for Residents to Create a Safe and Pleasant Living Environment"

Pest Inspection

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Seongsoo Park) announced that it is providing free disinfection services for about two months to vulnerable households in the area who are struggling due to COVID-19.

The district has launched disinfection support to help vulnerable groups facing difficulties in their living environment caused by pests and bacteria that transmit diseases such as insects and mold, and at the same time to provide residents with a safe and pleasant living environment where they can live with peace of mind.

This disinfection service, under the theme "Goodbye Corona! Goodbye Germs!", is being carried out until the end of December for 30 vulnerable households in the area, including those living in semi-basements, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly.

Through Gaon IPM, a pest control solution specialist company, comprehensive disinfection services are provided, eradicating pests that transmit diseases such as cockroaches, rats, and mold, as well as disinfecting homes against COVID-19.

First, during the initial visit, pest monitoring and traps are installed, and the living environment of the target households is measured and graded using an in-house residential quality measurement index.

During the second visit 2 to 3 weeks later, the pests found are identified and customized pest control and sterilization are carried out. In particular, high-risk households receive additional free services.

In addition to disinfection services, the program includes welfare service needs surveys after checking on residents’ well-being, resource linkage, and delivery of residential evaluation reports containing expert opinions to identify risk factors in the living environment and provide preventive measures.

After this disinfection service support, the district plans to conduct satisfaction surveys among users and expand support next year by identifying vulnerable households that require home disinfection and sterilization.

An elderly resident who received the disinfection service expressed gratitude, saying, "I suffered for seven years because of cockroaches and mold, and during the COVID-19 situation, I always felt sorry for my grandson because of the unclean environment. I am thankful for this help."

Seongsoo Park, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, "With this customized disinfection support, I hope residents’ anxiety about infection will decrease and that it will help create a healthy and pleasant living environment." He added, "We will continue to strive to improve the residential welfare of Songpa-gu residents through customized welfare services."

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