Jeongeup-si Implements 'Comprehensive Heatwave Response Measures'... Installation of Smart Shade Shelters

Published 18 Jun.2024 10:39(KST)

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 18th that, following the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast of higher-than-average heatwave days and temperatures this summer, it has designated the period until September 30 as the heatwave response period and will actively implement a "Comprehensive Heatwave Response Plan."

The city operates a heatwave T/F team consisting of 13 members across three divisions: Situation Management, Health Management Support, and Facility Management. The team will maintain an emergency communication system with related organizations and disseminate heatwave response measures to manage the overall situation.

Jeongeup City has installed seven additional smart shade shelters at various locations in the city, including busy intersections with many pedestrians, as part of its summer heatwave countermeasures.
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

As part of the summer heatwave measures, seven additional smart shade shelters (activated at temperatures above 15℃ and wind speeds below 7m/s) have been installed at busy intersections and various locations throughout the city, bringing the total number of shade shelters to 66.

Additionally, 395 cooling shelters equipped with air conditioning devices have been designated, and pre-inspections of the cooling equipment have been completed.

First aid kits and bottled water will be provided at the cooling shelters to prevent heatwave-related damage.

Furthermore, when heatwave warnings are issued, free ice-cold water will be supplied at outdoor cooling shelters and key locations throughout the city, and ice cubes will be made available to help reduce the perceived temperature for citizens.

In particular, to prevent damage among vulnerable groups during the heatwave, safety guidelines will be promoted, various heatwave prevention supplies will be distributed, and to prevent heat-related illnesses among elderly citizens, the local autonomous disaster prevention team will be utilized to inspect cooling shelters, monitor vinyl greenhouses and farming sites during midday, and take thorough precautions to minimize heatwave damage.

Mayor Lee Hak-su stated, "Record-breaking heavy rains and deadly heatwaves have continued, causing many casualties. I urge everyone to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest hours of the day as much as possible and to strictly adhere to health guidelines for heatwave preparedness to ensure personal safety."