Hamyang-gun Expands Operation of Water Sprinkler Trucks at Myeon Level to Combat Heatwave

Minimizing Heatwave Damage through Operation of Cooling Shelters

Expanding the operation of road water spraying vehicles to respond to the heatwave

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam is making every effort to prevent heatwave damage by expanding the operation of water spraying trucks and operating heatwave shelters.

According to the county, in order to prevent heat-related illnesses among residents and reduce the perceived temperature to create a comfortable living environment, the operation of road water spraying trucks will be expanded to the myeon (township) level.

Since 2019, the county has operated water spraying trucks in the Hamyang-eup urban area during the heatwave period, and starting this year, it has additionally expanded the operation to Anui, Sudong, Macheon, and Seosang myeon, where the heatwave reduction efficiency of water spraying trucks is high.

The water spraying trucks circulate along major roads in the urban area from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., spraying water to lower the temperature around the roads, thereby alleviating the urban heat island phenomenon and removing fine dust, which also improves air quality.

To prevent heatwave damage, the county is implementing various policies including ▲ operation of 12 shade shelters (one additional shelter installed this year) ▲ operation of 280 village broadcasting stations ▲ sending heatwave prevention text messages to residents ▲ operation of 11 Yangsan rental stations ▲ guidance and inspection of private and public workplaces ▲ operation of 282 heatwave shelters ▲ patrols by 11 flood and wind disaster monitors advising outdoor farming workers to refrain from activities ▲ visiting health care services ▲ safety checks for vulnerable groups during scorching heat through customized elderly care services.

County Governor Jin Byung-young said, “We will continue road water spraying operations so that residents exhausted by the heatwave can cool off even for a short time,” and added, “We ask residents to refrain from outdoor activities and pay attention to health management by drinking enough water.”

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