Jeongeup-si, Replacement and New Installation of Emergency Equipment for Safety-Vulnerable Groups

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 11th that it has promoted the replacement and new installation of next-generation emergency equipment applying the latest information and communication technology (ICT) for vulnerable groups such as elderly people living alone and severely disabled households.

The Emergency Safety and Security Service project is a program that distributes emergency equipment and conducts 24-hour real-time monitoring by three emergency management personnel at two local centers to respond to emergencies such as fires, falls, or health abnormalities that may occur in homes where elderly people living alone and severely disabled individuals reside.

The next-generation equipment being distributed this time includes sensors attached to tablet PC-based gateways, emergency call devices, fire detectors, activity detectors, and door sensors, all equipped with the latest technology.

Additionally, when the subject voluntarily makes an emergency call, it is immediately linked with fire stations and others to quickly respond to urgent situations that may occur to vulnerable groups.

The city will support a total of 350 units by replacing 50 outdated devices previously distributed and newly supplying 300 units.

The service targets include ▲ elderly people aged 65 or older living alone who are basic livelihood security recipients ▲ dementia patients in the lower-income bracket or those recognized by the local government head as requiring constant care ▲ those in the elderly customized care service who need constant safety checks ▲ recipients of disability activity support or disabled persons recognized by the local government head as requiring constant care.

Those wishing to apply for the service can do so through the Eup, Myeon, Dong community centers and local centers (Jeongeup Senior Welfare Center and Jeongeup Northern Senior Welfare Center).

After review and selection, the emergency safety and security service can be provided at the respective project local centers.

Mayor Lee Hak-su said, “The city has entered a super-aged society with an elderly population ratio exceeding 30%, so it is necessary to prevent safety accidents among the elderly and respond quickly. Through the Emergency Safety and Security Service project, we will actively strive to protect precious lives and solve social issues such as solitary deaths.”

Jeongeup = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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