Protecting Homeless from Heatwaves... Changwon Special City Summer Support Program

Operation of 'Ilje Outreach Day' for Homeless People on the Streets

Gyeongnam Changwon Special City Provincial Office, five district offices, police station, and related agencies participated in a joint outreach for homeless people on the streets.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] On the 28th, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam conducted a joint outreach for homeless people on the streets, with the participation of related organizations including the provincial government office, five district offices, police stations, and facilities, amid the onset of intense heat.

The city distributed heatwave response guidelines and COVID-19 response notices to prevent heat-related damage to the homeless and to enable prompt response in case of emergencies, helping them prepare for the dual crises of COVID-19 and the heatwave.

Through the operation of the ‘Visiting Homeless Counseling Center,’ the city has identified nine homeless individuals on the streets and is providing continuous management and counseling activities through outreach three times a week.

During outreach, the city plans to assist homeless people who have no place to escape the heat by providing relief supplies such as COVID-19 prevention masks, bottled water, fans, daily necessities, food, and emergency nighttime shelter.

Kim Jong-pil, Director of the Welfare, Women, and Health Bureau, said, “As the heatwave begins, public and private sectors are working together to ensure that vulnerable individuals can have a safe summer,” and added, “If you find neighbors in crisis, please immediately report to the nearest administrative welfare center to help them have a safe summer with warm attention.”

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