Mayor Kim Byungsu Inspects Health and Safety of Citizens Vulnerable to Heat Waves

Kimpo City Visits Heat Relief Shelters to Listen to Seniors' Opinions
Carefully Checking for Any Inconvenience in Use

On July 22, Kim Byungsu, Mayor of Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province, personally visited heat relief shelters and homes of groups vulnerable to heat waves.

Mayor Byungsu Kim is taking notes on the suggestions of the elderly while visiting heat relief shelters and homes of heat-vulnerable groups on the 22nd. Provided by Gimpo City

This visit was organized to inspect the sites and review the heat wave response system, as the intense summer heat has begun, in order to ensure that citizens can safely get through the season.

On this day, Mayor Kim visited a heat relief shelter located in Tongjin-eup, where he personally checked whether the air conditioning systems were operating properly. He also communicated with elderly residents using the shelter to listen to any inconveniences they were experiencing. In addition, he distributed cooling items such as cool sleeves, cool masks, and parasols, stating, "Although these are small items, I hope they help you have a healthy summer."

Mayor Byungsoo Kim is shaking hands with citizens on the 22nd while visiting heat relief shelters and homes of heat-vulnerable groups. Photo by Gimpo City

Mayor Kim then visited homes of heat-vulnerable groups to check on their health and assess any inconveniences in their daily lives. He also reviewed the activities of care workers, encouraged their efforts, and requested continued attention and meticulous care for the recipients.

Mayor Kim Byungsu stated, "It appears that, as in previous years, the heat wave will continue this summer. The health and safety of vulnerable groups are especially important. Going forward, we will continue to prioritize citizen safety and maintain on-site inspections and customized support."

Meanwhile, Gimpo City plans to operate a dedicated heat wave response team and emergency system to address the summer heat, strengthen patrols in heat-vulnerable areas, and provide home visits and cooling supplies to vulnerable groups. The city will also operate heat relief shelters and shade canopies, and implement a pilot project for mist-type cooling systems to actively prevent heat-related illnesses among citizens.

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