Muan-gun Launches Full-Scale Heatwave Response Measures Until the 30th of Next Month

Published 02 Aug.2023 17:49(KST)

Expansion and Operation of Heatwave Countermeasure Facilities such as Heat Relief Shelters, Water Sprinkler Trucks, and Heatwave Springs

Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 2nd that it has designated the period from the 1st of this month to the 30th of next month as the heatwave countermeasure period and will actively implement the 'Comprehensive Heatwave Response Plan.'

The county formed a heatwave response T/F team consisting of 9 members in 2 groups (Situation Management Team and Health Management Support Team), maintaining an emergency communication system with related organizations and entering comprehensive situation management.

(The second from the right) Kim Sam, the governor of Muan County, is distributing bottled water at Ongdalsaem during the heatwave. <br>[Photo by Muan County]

(The second from the right) Kim Sam, the governor of Muan County, is distributing bottled water at Ongdalsaem during the heatwave.
[Photo by Muan County]

They are operating 366 indoor heatwave shelters equipped with cooling devices and 32 outdoor heatwave shelters. Additionally, at 2 outdoor heatwave shelters, the 'Heatwave Ongdalsaem' project is being promoted, distributing free cool drinking water to prevent heat-related illnesses.

In particular, to suppress the urban heat island phenomenon, water spraying trucks are operating along a 20 km section of major roads in Muan-eup, Namak, and Oryong urban areas. To create artificial cooling zones, 'Ice Zones' are being operated by placing ice at key locations such as traditional markets, terminals, and crosswalks at intersections. Through these various heatwave countermeasure projects, the county plans to slightly lower the perceived temperature for residents.

Governor Kim San urged, "Due to the unprecedented heatwave, casualties among rural and construction workers and livestock deaths in barns are continuously increasing. Please refrain from outdoor activities during midday hours and strictly follow health guidelines for heatwave preparedness to ensure personal safety."

Additionally, the county plans to operate a total of 67 smart shade shelters by installing 7 more smart shade shelters at intersections and other places in the city with heavy pedestrian traffic.