Eunpyeong-gu Operates 'Smart Shelter' 24 Hours to Prepare for Cold Wave

Operation of the "Cold Wave Comprehensive Support Situation Room" for Overall Cold Wave Management and Monitoring
Focus on Protecting Vulnerable Groups Including Elderly Living Alone

Eunpyeong-gu (District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced on the 22nd that it held an emergency countermeasure meeting regarding the 'Arctic cold wave' as a cold wave warning was issued for most areas nationwide, including Seoul.

Eunpyeong-gu operates a 'Comprehensive Cold Wave Support Situation Room' to comprehensively monitor the cold wave situation, focusing especially on protecting vulnerable groups such as elderly people living alone.

The district conducts safety checks such as visits and welfare calls for disaster-vulnerable groups. It also plans to thoroughly prevent cold-related illnesses and minimize casualties through patrols and counseling for homeless people on the streets, and health management for vulnerable groups by visiting nurses.

In particular, in addition to welfare centers and senior citizen centers, 11 smart shelters have been designated as 24-hour cold wave shelters so that any local resident can use them during cold wave warnings. The 178 heated seats at bus stops are also inspected to minimize inconvenience to residents.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, "We will do our best to minimize inconvenience to residents by preventing various accidents and protecting vulnerable groups from the cold wave through a thorough emergency management system during the severe cold wave."

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