Seoul Jung-gu, Nearby Shelter Information Disaster Alert Text Message Guidance

‘Kind and Safe Jung-gu’ That Even Informs You of Shelters

Implementation of the ‘Kind and Safe Jung-gu’ Project Including Nearby Shelter Information in Disaster Text Messages

To Minimize Confusion and Not Miss the Golden Time in Emergency Situations

By Including Links to ‘Jung-gu Safety Shelters’ Built on the Smart Seoul Map in Text Messages

Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Gil-seong) is implementing the ‘Kind and Safe Jung-gu’ project, which includes information about nearby shelters in disaster text messages sent during heatwave warnings and other emergencies.

This is to minimize confusion among residents and ensure the golden time is not missed during emergencies.

Disaster text messages are sent to inform about disaster situations such as heatwaves, cold waves, and sudden alerts. Currently, disaster messages only notify the occurrence of the disaster, making it difficult to confirm specific information such as where to evacuate.

Although there are various media to check shelter locations, such as the Disaster Safety Portal and Safety Stepping Stone, accessibility to information is low, making it difficult to quickly identify locations immediately after an emergency occurs.

To address these limitations, the district recently sought ways to accurately and promptly guide residents to shelters during disaster situations. Accordingly, the district has established the ‘Jung-gu Safety Shelter’ service using the ‘Smart Seoul Map’ and plans to send disaster text messages including the relevant link in case of emergencies.

‘Smart Seoul Map’ is an online map platform by Seoul City that links administrative information with location data for easy use. The district visualizes and clearly marks the locations of shelters within the district for various situations (civil defense shelters, earthquake shelters, heatwave rest areas, cold wave rest areas) so that anyone can easily understand them. It is also linked with Naver and Kakao navigation services for easy access.

Users can view operating hours and contact information for each shelter, as well as check capacity, area, and other guidance details. It is also useful for residents who want to know about local shelters during normal times.

Mayor Kim Gil-seong stated, “Protecting the lives and safety of residents is the most important and fundamental duty of local governments,” and added, “Going forward, Jung-gu will continue to approach disaster and safety management with the utmost diligence and the most proactive attitude.”

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