Heatwave... Discussion Training for Swift Response

July 2, Led by Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Ilhyung Lee, 'Heatwave Response Disaster Safety Headquarters Activation Discussion Drill'
Presentation of countermeasures by task force under heatwave warning scenario and discussion of response strategies by sector

Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) conducted a "Heatwave Response Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Disaster HQ) Activation Discussion Drill" on the 2nd at the 5th floor planning situation room of the district office to respond to extreme heatwave conditions.

This drill was conducted assuming a situation where a heatwave warning had been issued for eight consecutive days in the northeastern area of Seoul. Under the theme "Disasters Never Sleep," the goal was to strengthen disaster response capabilities through countermeasure presentations by each task force.

The drill was presided over by the district mayor, who is the head of the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, with participation from 10 disaster recovery task force teams. In particular, assuming a heatwave warning situation with a perceived temperature of over 35°C, various disaster scenarios such as heat-related illness occurrences, food poisoning cases, and large-scale power outages were discussed for response measures.

First, after explaining the background of the drill and the severity of heatwave disasters, the heads of the relevant departments presented on the dissemination of heatwave disaster situations and initial response measures. Based on this, the activation of the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for rapid response was discussed, and specific response plans were sought through discussion-type drills for each disaster situation message.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, "The ongoing heatwave raises concerns about the safety of our residents," adding, "We will strengthen the response system to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of a disaster, and especially do our best to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups such as the elderly."

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