Geumcheon-gu Launches Comprehensive Measures for a Safe and Healthy Summer Season

Geumcheon-gu Establishes and Implements 2022 Summer Comprehensive Measures... Comprehensive Measures by Sector from May 15 to October 15... Prepared Measures in Four Areas: Health, Heatwave, Flood Control, and Safety

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu has established comprehensive measures in four sectors as a ‘Summer Comprehensive Plan’ and will operate a field-centered, life-oriented safety system for five months from May 15 to October 15.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, this year’s temperature is expected to be higher than the average (23.4~24.0℃). Precipitation is forecasted to be similar to the average (622.7~790.5mm), but with significant regional variations and periods of heavy rainfall. Accordingly, Geumcheon-gu plans to do its best in safety management by preventing damage to vulnerable groups and facilities through proactive heatwave and flood disaster measures.

Looking at the detailed measures by sector, first, under ‘Health Measures,’ enhanced actions will be implemented to prevent infectious diseases and strengthen hygiene, including disinfection of multi-use facilities, joint public-private disinfection ‘COVID-19 Clean Day,’ and operation of resident autonomous disinfection teams.

For ‘Heatwave Measures,’ a ‘Heatwave Countermeasure Promotion Team’ composed of three units?‘Situation Control Team,’ ‘Health Management Support Team,’ and ‘Facility Management Team’?will operate to monitor situations in real time.

When a heatwave advisory is issued or damage is expected due to high temperatures, a ‘Heatwave Countermeasure Headquarters’ consisting of four units led by the Deputy District Mayor as the head will be formed.

Especially this year, to protect summer workers under the Serious Accident Punishment Act, education and promotion of safety and health measures and on-site inspections of protective measures for outdoor workers will be conducted.

Additionally, to prepare for heatwaves, a total of 84 shade tents will be operated at major crosswalks and traffic islands. Besides shade tents, 95 cooling shelters will be designated and operated at multi-use facilities frequently used by residents, such as senior centers, welfare facilities, and public facilities.

For ‘Flood Control Measures,’ a Flood and Wind Disaster Safety Countermeasure Headquarters composed of 13 units and 108 personnel will be operated.

Close cooperation systems will be established with related organizations such as fire stations and military units, maintaining a four-level emergency duty system?‘Normal,’ ‘Caution,’ ‘Alert,’ and ‘Severe’?according to rainfall to promptly respond to flood disasters.

Furthermore, disaster prevention infrastructure expansion projects will be carried out simultaneously, including increasing rainwater inlets (37 locations) and relocating one, dredging 53 km of sewage pipes, and installing 1,182 flood prevention facilities (water barriers and backflow prevention devices) in major flood-prone areas.

In addition, step-by-step traffic measures, support for disaster victims, landslide preparedness, and waste disposal measures in response to flood disasters are also included.

Moreover, under ‘Safety Measures,’ safety inspections will be conducted for vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone and homeless people, as well as large construction sites and multi-use facilities. A 24-hour emergency contact system with related agencies will be maintained for energy facilities such as city gas, and a situation room will be operated to prepare for any accidents.

Park Eun-sil, Director of the Planning and Budget Division, said, “This summer is expected to be hotter and wetter than last year. We will do our best to protect the health and safety of all residents by systematically implementing the comprehensive summer measures.”

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