Songpa-gu Supports 1,000 Households with Free Facility Replacements for Electricity and Gas

Safety-Vulnerable Groups Must Apply at Community Centers by May 31

Safety inspection of vulnerable households. Boiler gas leak inspection (Photo by Songpa District Office)

Songpa-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) is promoting the "2024 Safety Inspection and Maintenance Project for Vulnerable Households" until the end of November this year to protect vulnerable groups at high risk of safety accidents such as fires and electrical leaks.

This project provides free safety inspections and facility replacements to protect vulnerable groups who have poor living conditions and lack the ability to respond in case of accidents. Last year, 561 households received 1,004 support services including the installation of circuit breakers, outlet maintenance, wiring organization, and installation of gas timer cocks.

This year, a total of 1,000 households will be supported. Safety conditions in four areas?electricity, gas, fire safety, and boilers?will be inspected and facilities maintained. Eligible applicants include basic livelihood security recipients, lower-income groups, persons with disabilities, and households with seniors aged 65 or older residing in Songpa-gu. Applications can be submitted by visiting the local community service center with an ID card by the 31st of this month.

If selected, specialized technicians in each field will visit the home to conduct inspections and maintenance. Depending on the need, support such as indoor wiring repairs, gas shut-off device installation, replacement of old parts, fire detector installation, and distribution of portable fire extinguishers will be provided.

Mayor Seo Gang-seok stated, “Proactive prevention is the most important factor in safety accidents,” and added, “We will continue to protect the lives and property of residents through ongoing inspections and thorough support, creating a safe environment where everyone can live with peace of mind.”

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