Dongjak-gu Strengthens Support System to Provide Practical Assistance to Fire Victims

From On-Site Support to Providing Essential Living Kits for Disaster Victims

View of Dongjak District Office.

Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced on the 12th that it will significantly strengthen its support system to help fire-affected residents quickly recover their daily lives.

This enhancement measure is a plan to provide direct support to affected residents who need help on-site during the recovery process immediately after a fire occurs. It goes beyond the existing support systems of ‘prevention (safety inspections and maintenance of vulnerable households)’ and ‘post-support (citizen safety insurance)’ to implement prompt ‘on-site support.’

First, the district plans to provide smoke masks and bottled water to residents evacuated from fire sites to prevent secondary damage caused by toxic gases. For evacuees who fled in their bare clothes, a daily necessities kit consisting of simple clothing, underwear, and toiletries will be provided along with shelter guidance. In addition, support supplies will be kept on patrol cars at all times so that residents in need at the site can receive them immediately upon request.

Mayor Park Il-ha said, “When visiting fire-affected sites, many residents expressed the need for practical help on-site,” and added, “We will establish a support system that provides immediate assistance at the fire site so that residents do not experience double or triple inconveniences.”

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