Jeonbuk Province Provides Free Gas Safety Devices to Vulnerable Groups

Managing Gas Safety Blind Spots Thoroughly for 5,000 Households

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 16th that it will provide the gas safety device 'Timer Cock' free of charge to 5,000 households vulnerable to gas safety accidents, such as elderly households aged 60 and over and dementia patients.

The gas safety device 'Timer Cock' is a device that automatically shuts off the gas valve when a set time by the user has passed or when the surrounding temperature remains at 70~80℃ to prevent overheating of the combustion device. It can prevent property and human damage from fires caused by forgetfulness or mishandling.

Jeonbuk Province plans to invest 250 million won to start the full-scale project from this month and complete it by the end of November.

Since 2015, Jeonbuk Province, together with cities and counties, has supported the free installation of Timer Cocks for 32,500 vulnerable households with a total budget of 1.62 billion won until last year.

The province and cities/counties are responsible for establishing project plans, budget support, and selecting target households, while the entrusted institution, Korea Gas Safety Corporation, handles specialized tasks such as product and installer selection, inspection, and aftercare.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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