Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Implements Measures to Minimize Heatwave Damage for Citizens

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is implementing emergency measures to minimize heatwave damage to citizens.

According to Gwangsan-gu on the 1st, the district held an 'Emergency Situation Inspection Meeting' on the 31st of last month to check the progress of heatwave damage prevention during the summer and decided to strengthen the operation of the heat-related illness monitoring system and heatwave response.

Since May, the Heatwave Response TF has been operating continuously, implementing sector-specific measures focused on three areas and 16 key tasks for preventing heatwave damage: ▲ operation of the heatwave response task force ▲ installation of heat reduction facilities ▲ safety measures for vulnerable facilities and groups.

Facilities such as 158 shade shelters, 23 cool roofs, and 442 heat relief shelters have been expanded throughout the city to avoid the scorching sunlight and cool down the heat, and water spraying trucks are regularly operated to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

Nevertheless, as heat-related illnesses have recently caused casualties across the country, protection and safety management for heatwave-vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone will be further strengthened.

Visiting health managers will thoroughly check the health status of the subjects through phone calls or direct visits and provide 'Emergency Safety Services' in case of incidents to ensure prevention of casualties caused by heatwaves.

Promotion will be strengthened by actively informing citizens of the 'National Action Guidelines for Heatwave Preparedness' through disaster texts, electronic display boards, and warning systems, and safety culture campaigns such as 'Calling Parents to Check on Them' will be promoted together with local social organizations.

Reporter Jo Ilsang bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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